Deadly decoy by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg
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| Author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
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| Author | Silverberg, Robert, 1935- |
| Title | Deadly decoy |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1956. |
| Note | By Garrett and Silverberg, writing under the pseudonym "Clyde Mitchell," according to the Internet Speculative Fiction Database. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Deadly Decoy" by Clyde Mitchell is a science fiction narrative that appeared in the magazine "Amazing Stories" in the mid-20th century. The story is set in a future where galactic politics and interspecies relations are fraught with tension, particularly between the Galactic Federation and the Damakoi, a fanatically dangerous alien race. The plot revolves around themes of trust, deception, and the challenges of security in a politically charged environment, focusing on an assassination plot that threatens to kill numerous delegates in the Galactic Capitol. The storyline follows Mr. Cameron, a Secret Service agent, as he deals with a grave threat from a Damakoi assassin named Zorvash Pedrik, who possesses a lethal theta bomb. Cameron initially receives a warning from Holdreth Khain, a Damakoi who claims to oppose the assassination plans, setting the stage for a tense investigation. As the plot unfolds, Cameron faces numerous challenges, including betrayal and cleverly laid traps. The narrative reaches a climax when it's revealed that the assassination scheme involves manipulating both Khain and another Damakoi, Jedon Onomondo, leading to a suspenseful confrontation. Ultimately, the tale examines the complexities of politics, national security, and the intricate nature of trust among different species within the galaxy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Assassins -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 72119 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 129 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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