Fly By Night by Arthur Dekker Savage
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"Fly By Night" by Arthur Dekker Savage is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story presents an intriguing exploration of human relationships set against the backdrop of space exploration during a time when the concept of space travel was rapidly evolving. At its core, the book delves into themes of love, fear, and the consequences of technological advancement, all while capturing the essence of human emotion in extraordinary
circumstances. The narrative follows two protagonists, Ken and Carol, who are thrust together as they embark on humanity's first mission to circle the moon in a military spacecraft. Initially bound by the expectations of their roles as idealized young heroes, they grapple with the realities hiding beneath their mission's veneer. As they navigate the vastness of space, they uncover a deeper connection that transcends their initial premise—brought forth by their shared ordeal and the gravity of their situation amid unsettling revelations about their world's past. In a shocking twist, they discover that an impending war has altered the Earth and transformed their destructive context into a quest for survival in a drastically changed future. The novel paints a vivid picture of isolation, resilience, and the search for hope amidst despair as they learn to reconcile their identities and responsibilities in a world forever altered by time and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Savage, Arthur Dekker |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | Fly By Night |
| Series Title | Produced from IF Worlds of Science Fiction May 1954. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space flight -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32734 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32734-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 417 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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