Danger in the Void by Charles E. Fritch
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About this eBook
| Author | Fritch, Charles E., 1927-2012 |
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| Illustrator | Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 |
| Title | Danger in the Void |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Danger in the Void" by Charles E. Fritch is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically published in the 1950s. The story revolves around a tense and unconventional marital conflict set against the backdrop of a space journey to Arcturus, where the protagonist, Silvia, secretly plans to divorce her android husband, George. This personal struggle is compounded by the unexpected temptation of murder introduced by a mysterious stranger on board the spaceship. The narrative unfolds as Silvia grapples with her emotions towards George, navigating her desire for freedom from an unsatisfying marriage and the moral implications of an illicit proposal presented by a man representing a shadowy organization. As tensions rise on their voyage, mechanical failures aboard the ship lead to an unforeseen crisis, forcing Silvia to reconsider her choices. Ultimately, amidst the chaos of a spaceship disaster, the couple confronts issues of love, identity, and the essence of humanity, culminating in a poignant reevaluation of their relationship and the path they wish to take together. (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 | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interstellar travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spouses -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66396 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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