The Blue Venus by Robert Emmett McDowell
QR code
"The Blue Venus" by Robert Emmett McDowell is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds on the planet Venus, where the protagonist, a hooded figure known as The Renegade, embarks on a daring mission to confront a cruel slaver named Hal Bemmelman, who is involved in a monstrous experimentation scheme. The narrative introduces the beautiful character Sofi, who becomes pivotal in engaging with The Renegade’s quest
against Bemmelman’s nefarious plans. At the start of the narrative, the tension escalates quickly as The Renegade infiltrates a plantation owned by Bemmelman, leading to a suspenseful encounter with Sofi, who reveals her hatred for the slaver. A violent confrontation ensues, revealing the stakes at play as The Renegade seeks to gather evidence against Bemmelman while grappling with his own identity as an outlaw. Meanwhile, the introduction of Mia MacIver, who arrives on Venus to manage her murdered father's plantation, ties personal vendettas together with broader social injustices surrounding slavery on the planet. The opening sets a compelling tone of intrigue and danger that invites readers into a richly imagined world filled with conflict, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. (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
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | McDowell, Robert Emmett, 1914-1975 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Murphy, C. A. (Cornelius Anthony), 1898-1984 |
| Title | The Blue Venus |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Spring 1946 |
| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Fiction |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Venus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Experiments -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63779 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!