02501cam a22004093u 4500 67457 UtSlPG 20260610134546.0 m cr n 260607r20221956utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Sohl, Jerry, 1913-2002 Death in Transit 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, June 1956 Release date is 2022-02-21 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Death in Transit" by Jerry Sohl is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the themes of love, loss, and the challenges of isolation, set aboard a starship in transit to a distant colony. The narrative explores both the psychological depth of its characters and the implications of advanced technology in human relationships. The plot follows Clifton, the captain of the ship, who faces the devastating loss of his wife, Karen, after a tragic accident. Struggling with loneliness and grief during the long journey to the colony of Ostarpa, he awakens a young woman named Portia Lavester from cryogenic sleep to find companionship. However, as he attempts to forge a new bond with Portia, he grapples with memories of Karen and the reality of his situation. The story takes a dark turn as Clifton's emotional turmoil culminates in a desperate act, revealing the complexities of love and the consequences of trying to escape one's grief. Ultimately, "Death in Transit" delves into the nature of human connection and the haunting presence of those we have lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1956 Science fiction Short stories Widowers -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Interstellar travel -- Fiction Loneliness -- Fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, June 1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67457 108279 108279