Meteor strike! by Donald E. Westlake

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Author Westlake, Donald E., 1933-2008
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title Meteor strike!
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961.
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "Meteor Strike!" by Donald E. Westlake is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The story primarily revolves around themes of space travel and human resilience, set against the backdrop of a future where commercial exploitation of the Moon has become a reality. The narrative follows the character Harvey Ricks as he embarks on a journey to the Moon, facing unexpected challenges that test his courage and skills in a life-or-death situation. The plot unfolds as a cargo bound for the Quartermaster Base (QB) is struck by a meteor, jeopardizing not only the cargo but also the lives of those aboard the Space Station. Harvey Ricks, a newly appointed engineer, finds himself thrust into a high-pressure crisis when he volunteers to assist Cargomaster Glenn Blair in the dangerous task of removing the meteor and salvaging the important cargo meant to maintain morale among Moon station personnel. As the situation escalates, Ricks confronts his bravado and insecurities, ultimately revealing his true character in a moment of crisis. The story explores themes of responsibility, teamwork, and the psychological toll of isolation in space, while delivering an action-packed narrative with unexpected twists and moments of self-reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space stations -- Fiction
Subject Meteors -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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