02585cam a22004093u 4500 59259 UtSlPG 20260610134350.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Kastle, Herbert D., 1924-1987 The Outer Quiet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1955 Release date is 2019-04-12 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Outer Quiet" by Herbert D. Kastle is a science fiction novel that was likely written in the mid-20th century, during the 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a dystopian future where humanity has been subjugated by powerful alien overlords known as the Conquerors. The story centers around themes of fear, obedience, and the quest for freedom, exploring human resilience amidst oppression. The protagonist, George Lowery, has been imprisoned in a repressive society where he and other American trainees are subjected to dehumanizing treatment and strict regulations under the watchful eyes of the Conquerors. Driven by the desperate hope of reuniting with his wife, Adele, George confronts this bleak environment, marked by an absence of communication and a looming threat of punishment for any resistance. The plot thickens as George eventually finds Adele, and together they reclaim their humanity and instigate a rebellion against their oppressors. Their journey culminates in a violent uprising which leads to the eradication of the alien overseers, leaving the remnants of humanity to grapple with the fallout and rebuild after oppression, symbolizing hope and the indomitable spirit of love and resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Prisoners -- Fiction Prisons -- Fiction United States -- Fiction Revolutions -- Fiction Apocalyptic fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59259 100085 100085