02387cam a22003493u 4500 70605 UtSlPG 20260610134631.0 m cr n 260607r20231951utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981 The black alarm Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Science Fiction Quarterly November 1951 Release date is 2023-04-20 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Black Alarm" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story revolves around Steve Hagen, a rookie Guardian, who is grappling with his newfound independence and the legacy of his estranged stepfather, William Wrightwood. Amidst the backdrop of interstellar adventure, the book explores themes of personal freedom, authority, and the consequences of familial ties against the vastness of space. The plot kicks off with Steve Hagen's tumultuous relationship with his stepfather and his determination to establish his own path as a Guardian dedicated to saving lives in the cosmos. During his tenure, a distress signal leads to a catastrophic event known as a "Black Alarm," triggering a series of high-stakes maneuvers to mitigate disaster. As Hagen confronts challenges, both external in space and internal regarding his identity, he finds himself torn between loyalty to the Guardians and the complicated dynamics of his family legacy. His journey emphasizes the struggle between individual choice and the expectations laid upon him, culminating in a gripping rescue operation that tests his skills and convictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1951 Science fiction Stepfathers -- Fiction Stepchildren -- Fiction Produced from Science Fiction Quarterly November 1951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70605 111331 111331