02424cam a22003493u 4500 29432 UtSlPG 20260610133654.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994 The Man the Martians Made Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic Universe January 1954. Release date is 2009-07-17 Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Man the Martians Made" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores the harsh realities and psychological challenges faced by humans living in a Martian construction camp, where survival is fraught with danger and the haunting presence of an elusive Martian race looms. The narrative delves into themes of human nature, existential dread, and the brutal struggles against both the environment and each other. The story revolves around the lives of a group of human settlers on Mars, particularly focusing on Tom and his companions as they navigate the turmoil within their camp after the gruesome murder of a harmless man named Ned. Amidst the tension, the machinations of a man named Larsen provoke chaos, revealing the darker sides of human nature. As suspicions arise, and justice becomes a dangerous game, the settlers are confronted not only by their violent impulses but also by the unsettling whispers of the Martians, suggesting a lurking malevolence. The novel culminates in a visceral showdown that unveils the complex interplay of fear, jealousy, and primal instincts while leaving readers with lingering questions about the human psyche and the influence of the Martians. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Mars (Planet) -- Fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe January 1954. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29432 70280 70280