02392cam a22003493u 4500 67392 UtSlPG 20260610134545.0 m cr n 260607r20221955utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS McCormack, Ford Phantom Duel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, November 1955 Release date is 2022-02-13 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Phantom Duel" by Ford McCormack is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the perilous adventures of a pilot, Will Archer, in the Vega system, particularly on the planet Vega VII, which is characterized by its unique and dangerous environment. The central theme involves the discovery and implications of an extremely valuable yet deadly substance known as Farian jade, igniting conflict and survival challenges among the characters. In the narrative, Will Archer and his crew encounter a derelict spacecraft that poses significant risks as they attempt to rescue its occupants. The gripping storyline follows the discovery of Farian jade, a mesmerizing crystal believed to contain secrets of life that drive men to madness and murder for possession. As tensions rise, especially with betrayal from within the crew, Archer navigates treachery, ultimately leading to a confrontation that tests his survival instincts against both human motives and the alien environment. The novel richly explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the inherent dangers of both the cosmos and human ambition, making it a captivating read for science fiction enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1955 Science fiction Adventure stories Stallman, Emmanuel, 1927-1997 Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, November 1955 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67392 108214 108214