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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aBudrys, Algis,
_d1931-2008
245 1 0 _aBlood on my jets
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Rocket Stories, July 1953
500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-03
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"Blood on my jets" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of space travel, the story revolves around Ash Holcomb, a Detached Operative amidst the chaos of post-war criminal activities in the universe. The narrative delves into themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the quest for power, exploring the gritty underbelly of interplanetary life. The plot follows Ash Holcomb, who, while trying to distance himself from his violent past and seeking some semblance of a normal life, is unexpectedly drawn back into the fray when an old acquaintance, Pat McKay, reappears. She presents a tantalizing job opportunity that beckons Ash to take part in a high-stakes maneuver involving a powerful spaceship and the dangerous factions at play. As Ash navigates the treachery of his old life, he finds himself embroiled in a conflict with his former friend, Harry Thorsten, who has plans to exploit a new hyperspatial drive to change the balance of power in the universe. The intertwining fates of Ash, Pat, and Thorsten lead to a dramatic climax that forces Ash to confront both his past and the implications of his choices. The vivid action and complex character relationships make the book a gripping tale within the realm of science fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Space Publications, Inc., 1953
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
700 1 _aEbel, Alex,
_d1932-2013
830 0 _aProduced from Rocket Stories, July 1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68674
999 _c109478
_d109478