TY  - BOOK
AU  - Vance,Gerald
TI  - Equation of Doom
T2  - Produced from Amazing Stories, February 1957
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
N1  - Release date is 2009-06-17; E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, David Wilson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Equation of Doom" by Gerald Vance is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story explores themes of survival, interstellar travel, and humanity's encounter with an ancient, god-like race known as proto-man. It follows Jason Ramsey, a stranded pilot on the hostile planet Irwadi, as he navigates conflict with local authorities and inadvertently becomes embroiled in a quest for power that transcends time and space.  The narrative centers around Jason Ramsey's plight after being grounded on Irwadi, where he encounters Margot Dennison, a determined Earthgirl with a mission to unlock the secrets of her father's infamous research on hyper-space and proto-man. As they attempt to escape Irwadi, Ramsey struggles with inner demons while grappling with the seduction of power that comes with uncovering the ancient secrets. Together with a timid Vegan girl named Vardin, they work to repair a derelict ship, the Enterprise, while being pursued by local security forces. Tension mounts as they ultimately confront the terrifying possibilities of proto-man's capabilities in the hyper-space continuum, leading to a climactic decision that could change the fate of humanity. The story intricately interweaves the elements of adventure, romance, and philosophical pondering on power and its implications, making for a captivating read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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