D-99: a science-fiction novel by H. B. Fyfe

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Author Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997
Title D-99: a science-fiction novel
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Summary "D-99" by H. B. Fyfe is a science-fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story unfolds in a futuristic setting where characters work for Department 99, a mysterious government agency involved in interstellar operations and the rescue of Terran citizens in distress on alien planets. The novel centers around the dilemmas faced by the agency as they navigate complicated alien laws and cultures, particularly with a case involving a Terran named Harris held captive on the oceanic planet Trident. At the start of the book, a frantic chase scene introduces Westervelt, a key character in Department 99, who arrives at the office after an important mission. He reports back to his superiors while they discuss urgent situations involving various agents who have run into trouble with extraterrestrial laws. Amid witty banter and workplace dynamics, the narrative establishes the complexities of space travel, the ethical dilemmas of extracting humans from alien worlds, and the colorful yet dangerous aspect of interplanetary diplomacy. The opening sets the stage for a blend of adventure, humor, and the challenges of bureaucracy in a high-stakes sci-fi environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 51866
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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