Flame-Jewel of the Ancients by Edwin L. Graber
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"Flame-Jewel of the Ancients" by Edwin L. Graber is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a distant future where powerful interstellar empires clash, centering on the mysterious and powerful jewel that could change the balance of power in the galaxy. The main character, Captain Glayne of the Stellar Guardians, faces a dire situation involving the formidable Delban Empire and their new weapons that threaten the
Terran Combine. The opening of the novel introduces a high-stakes battle in the vastness of space, highlighting the immense power possessed by the Delbans through their unique technology. Captain Glayne, initially comfortable and tactically poised in his ship alongside his fellow pilots, soon discovers the shocking resilience of a Delban cruiser. As he witnesses a devastating attack, the narrative shifts to a council where Glayne must confront the impending threat of war against the Delbans, leading him to a moral crossroads where he grapples with loyalty, treachery, and the potential consequences of his actions. As the plot unfolds, complex schemes and espionage intertwine with themes of survival and betrayal, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration of conflict and ambition in a richly imagined galactic setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Graber, Edwin L. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | McWilliams, Al, 1916-1993 |
| Title | Flame-Jewel of the Ancients |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Spring 1950 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 64764 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64764-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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