Planet of No-Return by Wilbur S. Peacock
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About this eBook
| Author | Peacock, Wilbur S., 1911-1979 |
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| Illustrator | Fox, Matt, 1906-1988 |
| Title | Planet of No-Return |
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| Summary | "Planet of No-Return" by Wilbur S. Peacock is a science fiction novel published in the early 1940s. The story revolves around two space patrolmen, Kerry Blane and Splinter Wood, who are assigned to destroy a lethal creature on the planet Venus after their ship crashes on the water-covered world. Through their journey, themes of camaraderie, adventure, and survival unfold amidst the challenges posed by the alien environment and its monstrous inhabitants. The narrative begins with the crew's tumultuous journey to Venus, highlighting the contrasting personalities of the grizzled veteran, Kerry Blane, and the younger, optimistic pilot, Splinter Wood. After a disastrous crash that leaves them stranded, they must navigate the dangers of an alien ecosystem filled with bizarre creatures, including a protoplasmic monster. Despite the odds stacked against them, Kerry and Splinter’s bond deepens as they face relentless attacks from various life forms native to Venus. Ultimately, through quick thinking and resourcefulness, they find a way to defeat the monster, emphasizing the strength of their friendship and teamwork in overcoming adversity. (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 | Male friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Venus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62261 |
| Release Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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