The Double Spy by Dan T. Moore
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Dan T. |
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| Illustrator | Kossin, Sandy |
| Title | The Double Spy |
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Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Double Spy" by Dan T. Moore is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story delves into themes of identity, espionage, and gender dynamics, focusing on a mysterious protagonist from the planet Venus who becomes a performer in America while carrying out a secret mission. This book offers a provocative examination of human nature through the lens of an alien observer. The narrative revolves around a Venusian agent who, sent to Earth, hides his true identity while navigating the complexities of human emotions and societal norms. As he adopts the persona of a strongman entertainer, he grapples with the allure of human femininity and the distinct differences between the sexes on Earth and Venus. The protagonist's fascination leads to a series of entanglements with women, authorities, and ultimately results in a dangerous confrontation with the FBI. The story culminates in a thrilling revelation of his true intentions, blending elements of suspense and introspection, as he plots a complex infiltration strategy to ensure the survival and dominance of his race over humanity. (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 | Spy stories |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31788 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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