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100 1 _aMullen, Stanley,
_d1911-1974
245 1 0 _aMirage for Planet X
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Planet Stories Spring 1955
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-12
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Mirage for Planet X" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of Mars and its surrounding celestial bodies, the story follows the character Torry as he navigates a web of danger and intrigue revolving around his former partner, the notorious criminal Bart Roper. The novel encompasses themes of obsession, morality, and the interplay between personal ambitions and the treacherous consequences of one’s past decisions. The plot begins with Torry embarking on a quest to locate Roper after a prison escape, driven by his desire to claim a stake in the transuranic resource market that Roper has supposedly tapped. As Torry delves deeper into the criminal underbelly of Mars, he encounters Tharol Sen, Roper's intended bride, who is entangled in Roper's plans involving a mysterious matter transmitter. The narrative unfolds with Torry risking his life in pursuit of Roper, while navigating conflicts with local law enforcement and rival factions. Ultimately, Torry faces a moral dilemma when confronting Roper, who presents a grim choice between life on Earth, potential rehabilitation, and the darkness of death. The novel culminates in a blend of human complexity, personal redemption, and a touch of romance, set against the vivid and surreal landscapes of Triton, one of Neptune's moons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aCriminals -- Fiction
653 _aBrothers -- Fiction
653 _aInventions -- Fiction
653 _aAuctions -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories Spring 1955
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63721
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