Earth transit by Charles L. Fontenay
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"Earth Transit" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds aboard the spaceship "Marsward IV", where the crew is navigating the complexities of space travel while dealing with a sudden crisis: the murder of their captain, Makki. As the three crew members find themselves in a precarious situation, they must confront their suspicions and the dark undercurrents of their relationships amidst the backdrop
of their journey to Mars. The plot centers on Lefler, the astrogator who becomes the acting captain after finding Makki dead in the control room. The narrative unfolds as Lefler and his fellow crew members, Taat the ship's doctor and Robwood the engineer, grapple with the implications of the murder. Each character is shaped by their complicated history with Makki, a captain disliked for his cold demeanor and ruthless management. As tensions rise, the three men navigate their conflicting claims of innocence while examining potential motives and alibis. The story reveals psychological nuances and the moral dilemmas faced in isolation, culminating in shocking revelations that challenge their understanding of truth and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Kluga, Richard |
| Title | Earth transit |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity September 1957 |
| 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 | Short stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Subject | Space flight to Mars -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71589 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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