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Title: Phantom Duel
Original Publication: United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1955.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Phantom Duel" by Ford McCormack is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the perilous adventures of a pilot, Will Archer, in the Vega system, particularly on the planet Vega VII, which is characterized by its unique and dangerous environment. The central theme involves the discovery and implications of an extremely valuable yet deadly substance known as Farian jade, igniting conflict and survival challenges among the characters. In the narrative, Will Archer and his crew encounter a derelict spacecraft that poses significant risks as they attempt to rescue its occupants. The gripping storyline follows the discovery of Farian jade, a mesmerizing crystal believed to contain secrets of life that drive men to madness and murder for possession. As tensions rise, especially with betrayal from within the crew, Archer navigates treachery, ultimately leading to a confrontation that tests his survival instincts against both human motives and the alien environment. The novel richly explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the inherent dangers of both the cosmos and human ambition, making it a captivating read for science fiction enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McCormack, Ford
Illustrator: Stallman, Emmanuel, 1927-1997
EBook No.: 67392
Published: Feb 13, 2022
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Phantom Duel
Original Publication: United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1955.
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Phantom Duel" by Ford McCormack is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the perilous adventures of a pilot, Will Archer, in the Vega system, particularly on the planet Vega VII, which is characterized by its unique and dangerous environment. The central theme involves the discovery and implications of an extremely valuable yet deadly substance known as Farian jade, igniting conflict and survival challenges among the characters. In the narrative, Will Archer and his crew encounter a derelict spacecraft that poses significant risks as they attempt to rescue its occupants. The gripping storyline follows the discovery of Farian jade, a mesmerizing crystal believed to contain secrets of life that drive men to madness and murder for possession. As tensions rise, especially with betrayal from within the crew, Archer navigates treachery, ultimately leading to a confrontation that tests his survival instincts against both human motives and the alien environment. The novel richly explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the inherent dangers of both the cosmos and human ambition, making it a captivating read for science fiction enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: McCormack, Ford
Illustrator: Stallman, Emmanuel, 1927-1997
EBook No.: 67392
Published: Feb 13, 2022
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.