Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston K. Marks
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"Eight Million Dollars From Mars!" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around a criminal mastermind, Pauker, who has killed ten men to seize a stolen fortune and seeks refuge on Mars. It blends themes of crime, psychological tension, and the complexities of space travel. The story follows Pauker as he successfully executes an elaborate robbery, eliminating all witnesses and securing his
ill-gotten wealth. However, his carefully crafted escape plan begins to unravel as he boards a spaceship bound for Mars. While he attempts to maintain his composure, his paranoia grows, especially when he fears Customs might discover his hidden fortune. As the narrative progresses, the effects of the drugs intended to keep passengers comfortable during the journey take their toll on Pauker's body and mind. Trapped in a torturous cycle of fever, thirst, and suffocating heat, he grapples with his impending fate, which stands in stark contrast to his previous confidence and dominance. Ultimately, the story serves as a tense exploration of the psychological burdens of crime and the unexpected consequences of his ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979 |
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| Illustrator | Terry, W. E., 1921-1992 |
| Title | Eight Million Dollars From Mars! |
| Alternate Title | 8 Million Dollars From Mars! |
| Original Publication | United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company,1954. |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy November 1954 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space flight to Mars -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66435 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 302 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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