Haggard, J. Harvey (John Harvey) 1912-2001 creator Forte, John R. (John Robert) 1918-1966 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Healing Rays in Space" by J. Harvey Haggard is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around the implications of space travel on healing and the unique properties of solar rays. Set against a backdrop of interstellar commerce and personal conflict, it explores themes of ambition, desperation, and the lengths a father will go to save his daughter from the deadly Venus plague. The narrative follows Keith Randolph Marshall, a powerful space businessman whose daughter Alyce is afflicted by a mysterious illness. In a desperate attempt to save her, young Rufus Thallin kidnaps Alyce, believing that the healing properties of solar rays in space might cure her condition. As they embark on their perilous journey, they are pursued by the Space Police and soon encounter pirates, leading to tense confrontations. Rufus struggles with his motivations, initially viewing Alyce as a means to an end but gradually developing a bond with her. The story unfolds with high stakes and dramatic dilemmas as Rufus fights for their survival, ultimately testing the boundaries of love, sacrifice, and redemption in the vastness of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-03-16 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Physicians -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Abduction -- Fiction Invalids -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64840 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64840 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134509.0 64840