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100 1 _aChapman, John L.
_q(John Leslie),
_d1920-
245 1 0 _aIn the Earth's Shadow
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Comet December 40
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-13
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"In the Earth's Shadow" by John L. Chapman is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around a man named Ferris, who has spent six long years operating Fuel Station 12, a crucial link between Earth and the Moon. The central topic of the book explores isolation, survival, and unexpected encounters in the vastness of space. In this gripping narrative, Ferris is faced with an unexpected replacement by a young recruit named Brooks after years of dedicated service. Tensions quickly rise when a convict named Siegal threatens Ferris and attempts to commandeer the station's fuel. As the station begins to fall due to Siegal's machinations, Ferris’ struggle against the convict escalates into a tense confrontation that tests his endurance and cleverness. With the help of the unexpected arrival of Brooks, a chaotic confrontation leads to a dramatic fight for survival. Ultimately, Ferris learns that his troubles were all part of a larger plan that results in a promotion, reflecting the themes of recognition and reward for perseverance in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aCriminals -- Fiction
653 _aSpace stations -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Comet December 40
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64803
999 _c105626
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