Master of the Moondog by Stanley Mullen
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"Master of the Moondog" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The narrative centers around Tod Denver, a prospector on the Moon, and his peculiar pet, Charley, a moondog. The story unfolds as they become embroiled in a quest involving a hidden Martian mine, corporate scheming, and the dangers of a lawless lunar boomtown known as Crystal City. Through their misadventures, themes of companionship, greed, and
survival are explored against the backdrop of a harsh and unforgiving lunar landscape. The plot begins with Tod Denver navigating the dangerous lunar terrain with Charley, who is both an annoying and endearing companion. After discovering a dead miner, Laird Martin, who left behind clues about a hidden fortune, Denver's life takes a tumultuous turn as he encounters various antagonists, notably the gangster Big Ed Caltis. As Denver seeks to protect Charley and unravel the mystery surrounding the Martian workings, he also crosses paths with Soleil, Martin's daughter, which complicates his intentions and emotions. As the story culminates in a confrontation with Caltis and his crew, Denver displays grit and resourcefulness as he fights for his life and a future with Soleil. Their journey leads them to unexpected alliances and the prospect of new beginnings as they share dreams of adventure and love amidst the chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mullen, Stanley, 1911-1974 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Freas, Kelly, 1922-2005 |
| Title | Master of the Moondog |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories July 1952. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Moon -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31327 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31327-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 583 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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