Beneath the Red World's Crust by Erik Fennel
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About this eBook
| Author | Fennel, Erik |
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| Illustrator | Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007 |
| Title | Beneath the Red World's Crust |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Beneath the Red World's Crust" by Erik Fennel is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, specifically in the era following World War II. The narrative unfolds on Mars, delving into themes of survival, human conflict, and the clash between Earthmen and Martian civilizations. The book likely explores the struggles of humanity in adapting to the alien environment of Mars and the ethical dilemmas related to exploitation and imperialism. The story follows Nick Tinker, a soldier struggling with the aftermath of addiction to a performance-enhancing drug, Gravinol, as he finds himself entangled in the conflicts surrounding the Martian Exploitation Company. After disobeying orders and attempting to save a Martian girl, Susan Jones, from her father's murder, Nick becomes a hunted fugitive. Together, they navigate a dangerous world full of living Martian constructs, hostile Earthmen, and the consequences of their actions. As they dodge the pursuing mercenaries and seek for a means of escape, they come to understand the complexities of Martian culture and the catastrophic impact of the exploitation led by Gerald Harmon. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a desperate bid for freedom, calling into question themes of loyalty, survival, and the quest for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64313 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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