The Vanisher by Michael Shaara
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| Author | Shaara, Michael, 1929?-1988 |
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| Title | The Vanisher |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Vanisher" by Michael Shaara is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Lieutenant Augustus Webster Hilton, a young officer who is deemed expendable and sent on a perilous space mission, only to find himself embroiled in a conspiracy that involves disappearing astronauts and alien beings. The unfolding events thrust his life into chaos as he encounters existential threats and struggles to understand his reality. At the start of the narrative, we meet Web Hilton, who is briefed on a mission concerning a lost satellite and its crew. Meanwhile, a young woman named Ivy is abducted by mysterious figures, hinting at a larger alien presence on Earth. Through fragmented interactions with military personnel and extraterrestrial beings, the reader is introduced to themes of paranoia and survival in a universe filled with unknown dangers. As Web embarks on his journey into space while Ivy grapples with her captivity, the foundation is laid for an intense exploration of human resilience against alien agendas. The chapter sets up a gripping conflict with a mix of suspense and science fiction, beckoning readers to delve deeper into the complexities of the storyline. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63696 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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