Mars Confidential by Howard Browne

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Author Browne, Howard, 1907-1999
Illustrator Summers, Leo, 1925-1985
Title Mars Confidential
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Summary "Mars Confidential!" by Jack Lait and Lee Mortimer is a satirical science fiction work that was likely written in the early 1950s. This book delves into the fictional underworld of Mars, portraying it as a vibrant and corrupt frontier, much like Earth, but far removed from the ideals of space exploration. The authors take a comedic yet critical look at vice, crime, and the human condition, suggesting that regardless of the planet, humanity is mired in its darker tendencies. The narrative follows the adventures of Mafia members who venture to Mars, seeking new opportunities in crime and vice on the Red Planet. Upon arrival, they find a desolate world rich in gold and precious gems but populated by naïve Martians lacking the corrupt instincts of Earthlings. The gangsters quickly exploit the locals, using their ignorance to establish a thriving business based on sugar, a substance that drives the Martians wild. As the story unfolds, it reveals a juxtaposition between the idealized notions of colonizing other planets and the grim reality of human behavior, showcasing the absurdity of their endeavors in a world filled with strange customs and unexpected challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Mafia -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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