Prodigal Weapon by Bill Garson
"Prodigal Weapon" by Vaseleos Garson is a science fiction novel likely penned in the mid-20th century. The book explores themes of slavery, resistance, and the search for vulnerability in seemingly invulnerable oppressors. Set in a dystopian future, it dives into the plight of humanity as they find themselves subjugated by a brutish alien race known as the Kraks. The narrative follows Sean McKenna, a defiant Earthman captured by the Kraks, who seeks
to uncover their hidden weaknesses in the hopes of liberating his fellow humans. Through a series of harrowing encounters, he engages in a desperate struggle against the formidable Krak, Klash, only to discover a vulnerability that could turn the tide of their oppression. This vulnerability is ultimately linked to the concept of laughter, which proves to be a powerful weapon against the Kraks. As Sean works to rally his fellow captives and harness this newfound strength, the story unfolds as a tale of hope, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garson, Bill, 1917-2000 |
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| Illustrator | Murphy, C. A. (Cornelius Anthony), 1898-1984 |
| Title | Prodigal Weapon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Weapons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63695 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 91 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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