Martyr's Flight by Hank Searls

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Author Searls, Hank, 1922-2017
Illustrator Terry, W. E., 1921-1992
Title Martyr's Flight
Original Publication United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company,1955.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Martyr's Flight" by Hank Searls is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, likely in the early years of the Cold War era. The story is set aboard Space Station One, a military space platform, as it becomes embroiled in international tensions and the threat of nuclear war. The narrative focuses on the struggles of the characters as they deal with the existential crisis brought on by geopolitical hostilities. The novel follows Walter Stanton, the project head of Space Station One, and Colonel Mel Cramer, a fighter pilot, as they confront the dire situation of an impending missile attack. As tensions rise with the destruction of key U.S. military bases, the team aboard the station grapples with difficult decisions: whether to evacuate or stay behind to protect their scientific achievements. Stanton's dedication to the mission and the station's potential for peace contrasts sharply with the military's pragmatic view of its failure. Ultimately, the story unfolds as a gripping portrayal of courage, loyalty, and the personal sacrifices made in the face of overwhelming odds during a turbulent time in world history. (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 stations -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66699
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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