Murray Leinster

eBook, ePUB

Planet of Dread (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"Planet of Dread" is a science fiction novella written by Murray Leinster. This engrossing story transports readers to a lonely and dangerous extraterrestrial land. After their spacecraft malfunctions, a crew of space explorers crash-lands on an uncharted planet. They are stuck on a hostile and unknown world teeming with hazardous creatures and perilous environments. They must rely on their brains and resourcefulness to live. As the survivors fight for their lives, they learn astonishing revelations about the planet and its inhabitants. It quickly becomes evident that this seemingly lonely world harbors secret terrors and enigmatic powers that threaten their very survival. To return home, the explorers must face their anxieties and discover the planet's mysteries. Throughout "Planet of Dread," Murray Leinster brilliantly creates tension and suspense, keeping readers on the tip of their seats. The novella delves into themes of perseverance, adaptation, and the tenacity of the human spirit in the face of the unexpected and incomprehensible. "Planet of Dread" is a prime example of Leinster's ability to craft immersive and intriguing science fiction stories. It captivates readers with its sense of adventure and exploration, while also inspiring thought on the human spirit's resilience in the face of hardship.

Technische Details

• Geräte: eReader
• mit Kopierschutz
• Größe: 0.23MB

Barrierefreiheit

• Text-to-Speech

Autor

Murray Leinster was the pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American author of science fiction who lived from June 16, 1896, until June 8, 1975. More than 1,500 short stories, essays, 14 film scripts, hundreds of radio plays, and television plays were all written and published by him. Leinster was the son of George B. Jenkins and Mary L. Jenkins, he was born in Norfolk, Virginia; his father was an accountant. He dropped out of high school and started working as a freelance writer before World War I. When his first tale was published in H. L. Mencken's The Smart Set, he was two months away from turning 20. He served with the American Army and the Committee of Public Information both during and after the conflict. Science fiction author William F. Leinster was known for his prodigious output, and his 1956 short story "Exploration Team" earned him a Hugo Award. Men into Space and The Time Tunnel are only a couple of the science fiction TV shows that he created tie-in literature. He worked for the American Office of War Information during World War II. Both Galaxy Magazine and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction published his tales.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789359325422
• Artikelnr.: 73553439