McKimmey, James 1923-2011 creator Freas, Kelly 1922-2005 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Last Run on Venus" by James McKimmey, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story takes place on the lush and exotic planet of Venus, delving into the complexities of human interactions with its native inhabitants. At its core, the book explores themes of colonialism, exploitation, and the moral dilemmas faced by those who find themselves in positions of power and control over the vulnerable. The narrative follows Nicholas Caine, a pilot for the Venusian Colony, as he embarks on what he intends to be his last flight over the forbidden Purple Plateau. Accompanied by two wealthy and reckless tourists—Cice, a flirtatious young woman, and Vanny, a spoiled rich boy—Caine's trip quickly descends into chaos. The two tourists push him to land in unauthorized territory, triggering a sequence of events that leads to danger and moral conflict. When Caine's jet copter is destroyed, and the trio becomes stranded in the dangerous jungle, tensions escalate. Ultimately, Caine's struggle against both the external threats of the jungle and the internal conflicts stemming from his feelings for Cice highlights the titular "last run" not only as a physical journey but also as a metaphor for the reckoning he faces regarding his past choices and the consequences of human greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-02-07 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Tourists -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64492 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64492 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134504.0 64492