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Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Moons of Mars" by Dean Evans is a science fiction novella first published in the early 1950s. Set on Mars, the narrative explores the complexities of identity and the consequences of interbreeding between species, particularly focusing on a unique little boy with both Martian and human heritage. The story is woven with themes of tragedy, loss, and the harsh realities of life on a colonized planet.  In the tale, the protagonist, a security officer, encounters a small Martian boy who is able to whistle—a trait considered impossible for Martians. Intrigued, he delves into the mysterious boy's background, discovering that the child is the product of a human mother and a deceased Martian father. As the officer's investigation unfolds, he learns of the boy's quest for vengeance against the man who murdered his father. The plot thickens as the officer discovers that this man, Harry Smythe, has a dark past and a troubling connection to the boy's mother. Ultimately, the story culminates in a tragic confrontation, leading to irreversible consequences for the characters involved, particularly affecting the boy's ability to express himself through whistling, a poignant symbol of his lost innocence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction  aShort stories  aDetective and mystery stories  aMartians -- Fiction  aMars (Planet) -- Fiction1 aEmshwiller, Ed,d1925-1990 0aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction September 195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50826  c91664d91664