The deadly ones by F. L. Wallace
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About this eBook
| Author | Wallace, F. L. (Floyd L.), 1915-2004 |
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| Title | The deadly ones |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Deadly Ones" by F. L. Wallace is a science fiction novel likely written in the early to mid-1950s. This story delves into themes of alien encounters, survival, and the interplay between advanced technology and primal instincts. It invites readers into a world where humans are not the only sentient beings and explores what happens when an ambitious character seeks to outsmart extraterrestrial visitors. The narrative follows the protagonist, who is part of a non-human race existing alongside humanity. When he devises a plan to attract and investigate UFOs using an illusion of a spaceship, he unwittingly embarks on an extraordinary adventure after the plan sets in motion a chain of events that leads to his capture aboard an alien craft. As he observes the operations of the robot aliens, he becomes acutely aware of his precarious situation when he realizes the daunting and merciless nature of the beings in this new world. The book combines thrilling escapades with introspective moments, culminating in an exploration of fear, the instinct for survival, and the realization of one's limitations. (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 | Interstellar travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73355 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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