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_aMatthews, W. J. _q(William J.) |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Death From Orion |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Winter 1948 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-11-22 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Death From Orion" by W. J. Matthews is a science fiction novel written during the late 1940s. The story unfolds against a cosmic backdrop, exploring themes of betrayal, survival, and the insatiable greed for power exemplified through the quest for the mythical Jewels of Orion. Set within a future where space travel is commonplace, the narrative captures the essence of adventure and danger inherent in the pursuit of treasure across uncharted territories. The plot revolves around Eldon Kurland, an outlaw facing execution, who is given a chance at freedom by Gion, the Marward of Jupiter. Gion has orchestrated a plan to retrieve the coveted Jewels of Orion, which were lost in a space shipwreck. Kurland's cooperation in this perilous quest is driven not only by the desire to save his own life and that of his captured crew but also by the tumultuous encounters with various characters, such as the mysterious Irene Francinet. The storyline weaves through alliances and betrayals, highlighting Kurland's transformation from condemned outlaw to a man searching for justice, even as Gion's greed ultimately leads to his downfall. The narrative culminates in Kurland's struggle against Gion to reclaim his crew and deliver the jewels, presenting a gripping tale of interstellar adventure and moral reckoning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aJewelry theft -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aOutlaws -- Fiction | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Planet Stories Winter 1948 | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63854 |
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