The Marooner by Charles A. Stearns
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"The Marooner" by Charles A. Stearns is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around the complex relationship between Mr. Wordsley, a sensitive and introspective engineer, and Captain DeCastros, a domineering figure haunted by his past. Set against the backdrop of space exploration, the book explores themes of obsession, madness, and the consequences of past actions, particularly concerning an enigmatic planet called Avis Solis. In this narrative,
Mr. Wordsley and Captain DeCastros embark on a perilous journey through space, where they confront not only external dangers but also the ghosts of their pasts. DeCastros reveals the haunting tale of his brother, Malmsworth, who was abandoned on a desolate planet years ago, prompting a quest to find him. As they land on Avis Solis, the beauty of the planet contrasts sharply with the dark memories it holds, particularly for DeCastros. The tension between the characters escalates as they encounter the remnants of Malmsworth's twisted existence, culminating in a poignant exploration of guilt, survival, and the human psyche. Ultimately, the book leaves readers pondering the significance of the choices people make in desperate situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stearns, Charles A. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Summers, Leo, 1925-1985 |
| Title | The Marooner |
| Series Title | Produced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Science fiction, American |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24791 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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