02653cam a22003853u 4500 51267 UtSlPG 20260610134159.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993 End as a Hero Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1963 Release date is 2016-02-22 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "End as a Hero" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. This gripping narrative centers on the complexities of war, loyalty, and survival as it follows the protagonist, Peter Granthan, a psychodynamicist caught in a struggle against an alien race known as the Gool. The novel delves into advanced psychological manipulation and the implications of the mind as a battleground in interstellar conflict, captivating readers with its premise and action. The story revolves around Granthan's harrowing experiences after surviving an attack orchestrated by the Gool. Badly injured and stranded in a lifeboat, he discovers that he possesses vital information regarding the Gool's plans and capabilities. As he grapples with suspicions about his loyalty due to the Gool's mind control techniques, he races against time to thwart impending disaster using his knowledge of psychodynamics. Guided by his determination to prove his innocence and protect humanity, Granthan embarks on a dangerous mission to develop a matter transmission device, leading to a tense climax where he must make critical decisions to save himself and the world from destruction. The novel eloquently explores the boundaries of consciousness and identity, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that challenges the nature of heroism and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Psychic ability -- Fiction Schelling, George, 1938- Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1963 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51267 92105 92105