Hostage: A Terran Empire story by Ann Wilson
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"Hostage: A Terran Empire story" by Ann Wilson is a science fiction novel written in the early 1990s. Set in the year 2555 CE, the story explores themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of rebellion within a futuristic imperial setting. The plot revolves around the character Ranger Esteban Tarlac, who finds himself captured by rebels with plans to leverage his position for personal gain. The narrative follows Tarlac as he initially
confronts Lord Robert Kaplan, the leader of the rebels, who believes capturing a Ranger like Tarlac can grant him significant political power. As the story progresses, we are introduced to a young boy named Dave Scanlon, who becomes an unlikely hero when he escapes captivity and ultimately rescues the injured Tarlac. Dave's resourcefulness is put to the test as he cares for Tarlac's severe injuries while hiding from the searching rebels. Ultimately, the bond between the boy and the Ranger forms the heart of the story, showcasing themes of bravery, loyalty, and the challenge of overcoming adversity in a world filled with political intrigue and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilson, Ann |
|---|---|
| Title | Hostage: A Terran Empire story |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 25742 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2008 |
| Last Update | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Copyright | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
| Downloads | 355 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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