Battle for the Stars by Edmond Hamilton

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Author Hamilton, Edmond, 1904-1977
Title Battle for the Stars
Note Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Battle for the Stars" by Alexander Blade is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative follows Commander Kirk, a seasoned officer of the Lyra Sector's space fleet, as he is dispatched on a perilous mission to the distant planet Earth to investigate the emergence of hostilities that threaten the galaxy. The story centers around Kirk's initial foray into potentially hostile territory, his encounter with both friends and foes, and the looming threat of cosmic warfare. The beginning of the book introduces Commander Kirk and his challenging situation as he navigates the treacherous Cluster N-356-44 with his crew aboard the spaceship "Starsong". As Kirk steers through this hazardous area, he reflects on the precarious balance of power among the galaxy’s five sectors, considering the implications of a secret base that could tip that balance in favor of the Orion Sector. After a tense encounter on the planet's surface, which turns into a trap set by Solleremos' forces, Kirk grapples with impending danger and the realities of political intrigue as he tries to protect not just his ship and crew but the fate of Earth itself. The tension escalates as he discovers that Earth, long thought to be out of reach for the power-hungry governors, has now become the focal point of a dangerous conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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