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_aJakes, John, _d1932-2023 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aShango |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1956 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2019-05-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Shango" by John Jakes is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story is set on a colonized planet called Valaya, which is characterized by cultural conflicts among its inhabitants, a mix of Creole and Martian backgrounds. The narrative primarily revolves around themes of communication and rebellion within this primitive society as it faces outside manipulation. The plot follows Arnold Koven, an operative sent to Valaya to investigate a series of coordinated raids instigated by a man named Bruschloss, a nefarious figure with ties to the Betelgeuse Bloc. Koven's quest leads him to uncover how the local ruler uses an intricate dance—the Shango—to relay strategic orders among the tribes while avoiding outside detection. As tensions escalate, Koven finds himself in a race against time to thwart Bruschloss's influence, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that highlights the intersection of culture, power, and survival on Valaya. The story weaves a rich tapestry of suspenseful twists and rich cultural dynamics that create an engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aSpace colonies -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCommunication -- Fiction | ||
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_aOrban, Paul, _d1896-1974 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1956 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59414 |
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