Laumer, Keith 1925-1993 creator Schelling, George 1938- text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2016-02-22 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Psychic ability -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51267 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51267 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134159.0 51267