The Soul Stealers by Chester S. Geier
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| Author | Geier, Chester S., 1921-1990 |
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| Illustrator | Bok, Hannes, 1914-1964 |
| Title | The Soul Stealers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Soul Stealers" by Chester S. Geier is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story delves into themes of life, death, and the metaphysical concept of the soul, portraying a world where souls can be stolen by otherworldly beings. The tale follows the protagonist Bryan as he investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to strange occurrences in Grant Park, leading to encounters with ethereal creatures and a woman named Leeta, who represents both hope and danger. Bryan, a weary reporter, becomes embroiled in a supernatural mystery when he discovers that men found incapacitated in Grant Park appear to have lost their souls, leading them to death. As he delves deeper into the situation, he witnesses bizarre creatures known as mosquito-men and their connection to Leeta, a captivating being from another realm who seeks to save her dying civilization by extracting souls from men in Bryan's world. When Bryan is drawn into her world, he realizes that their connection transcends mere attraction; however, they are ultimately faced with a harrowing choice that intertwines their fates. The story challenges Bryan's understanding of existence, love, and sacrifice as he navigates the line between two worlds and grapples with the implications of Leeta's desperate actions to save her race. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65017 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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