Space-Trap at Banya Tor by W. J. Matthews

"Space-Trap at Banya Tor" by W. J. Matthews is a science fiction novel written in the late 1940s. The story revolves around themes of crime, piracy, and deception within a futuristic interplanetary setting. It explores the consequences of glamorizing crime and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly in their interactions with a dangerous band of outlaws. The narrative follows Jeff Thorne, a wealthy and enigmatic figure with a troubled past, who becomes embroiled in a plot involving the glamorous Senator Iris Chanler and the notorious pirate Chain Lucas. As Thorne is enlisted by the Planet Patrol to expose Lucas's true nature, he discovers a web of treachery that connects the Senator to the criminal underworld. The story escalates as Thorne, while initially paralyzed by a treacherous plot, ultimately reveals his own strength and uses his cunning to confront the General, unmasking a shocking betrayal that intertwines the fates of all involved. Through thrilling action and unexpected twists, the story critiques the romanticization of outlaw life while offering a gripping tale of redemption and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Matthews, W. J. (William J.)
Illustrator Elkan, Max, 1918-2000
Title Space-Trap at Banya Tor
Series Title Produced from Planet Stories Spring 1948
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 64655
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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