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100 1 _aDe Vet, Charles V.,
_d1911-1997
245 1 4 _aThe Berserker
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
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 March 1953
500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-14
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Berserker" by Charles V. De Vet is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story focuses on themes of survival, identity, and the conflict between different worlds, as it follows the protagonist, Big Jim Ostby, an operative sent to confront an alien menace threatening Earth. Set in an alternate dimension, the book combines elements of adventure and suspense, showcasing a richly constructed world where the stakes are high for both Ostby and the inhabitants of this strange land. In summary, the narrative centers around Jim Ostby's dangerous journey in a world where he must navigate a complex web of deceit, law enforcement, and alien oppressors. Captured and tortured by the local police, Ostby relies on his wit and physical prowess to escape and fulfill his mission of closing the "door" between the two worlds—a portal created by an alien intelligence. His encounters with various characters, including the assertive Duchess Rinda and the cunning crime lord Siggen, highlight both the external threats he faces and his internal struggles with trust and identity. Ultimately, Ostby grapples with his origins, discovering that the battle he has taken on is not just against those who threaten his home planet, but also against the conflicting facets of his own history and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aCriminals -- Fiction
700 1 _aEmshwiller, Ed,
_d1925-1990
830 0 _aProduced from Planet Stories March 1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64561
999 _c105384
_d105384