The Gun Runners by Ralph Williams
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| Author | Williams, Ralph, 1914-1959 |
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| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | The Gun Runners |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Gun Runners" by Ralph Williams is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of time travel, technology, and survival, revolving around characters from a dystopian future who venture back to the mid-20th century to procure weapons through illicit means. Their plan is complicated by unforeseen dangers and the impact of their technological endeavors on reality. The narrative follows George Dolan, a technician who is approached by mysterious visitors, including the alluring Moirta, to repair a complex time translator. As George becomes embroiled in their dangerous scheme, he discovers that the gun runners are not merely criminals but are entangled in a larger conflict involving time displacement consequences. Through clever manipulation and technical ingenuity, Dolan seeks to turn the tables on his captors while grappling with a growing affection for Moirta. However, the story culminates in a poignant reflection on the nature of existence and loss, ultimately challenging the notion of agency against a backdrop of predetermined fates and technological hubris. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Time travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Smugglers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Illegal arms transfers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58798 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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