Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel
QR code
"Martians Never Die" by Lucius Daniel is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book revolves around themes of interdimensional travel, the complexities of human relationships, and alien encounters. Set primarily in a brick building designed for a special machine, it explores the emotional turmoil and jealousy of the characters as they await the return of Dr. Clyde Curtis from Mars. The story unfolds as Dr. Curtis mysteriously reappears
with a creature from Mars, known as Schaughtowl, after a long and uncertain absence. As the narrative progresses, tensions rise between Curtis, his fiancée Beryl, and Stern, who is both Curtis's friend and an opportunist. Stern’s jealousy and desire for wealth lead him to contemplate eliminating Curtis, whom he views as an obstacle to his ambitions and affection for Beryl. Ultimately, the book culminates in a twist that plays with the idea of love and perception, leaving readers to ponder the true nature of the characters' relationships and the consequences of their actions. The intertwining themes of loyalty, ambition, and the allure of the unknown provide rich ground for reflection on human nature and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Daniel, Lucius |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | Martians Never Die |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction April 1952. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29735 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29735-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!