The Primus Curse by Bill Wesley

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Author Wesley, Bill
Illustrator Eberle, Joseph, 1926-2006
Title The Primus Curse
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "The Primus Curse" by Bill Wesley is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Captain Evan Grimes and his crew aboard the spaceship Vulcan, who are tasked with investigating the mysterious deaths of previous explorers on a planet called Primus. As they navigate through a tense atmosphere filled with uncertainty and danger, the novel explores themes of psychological manipulation and the moral implications of space exploration. In this gripping narrative, Captain Grimes faces the brutal reality of leading a combat mission into uncharted territory. After several crew members succumb to unexplained deaths, the mission's urgency escalates, leading to risky decisions and confrontations. As Grimes copes with the pressure and potential loss of his men, he discovers that a seemingly innocuous pill taken by his crew members interacts dangerously with the planet's atmosphere, leading to fatal hallucinations and violent results. With a mixture of action, psychological tension, and ethical dilemmas, "The Primus Curse" challenges readers to reflect on the cost of human curiosity and the consequences of extending our reach into the unknown. (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 Mystery fiction
Subject Mercury (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 63707
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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