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_aCoppel, Alfred, _d1921-2004 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe terror |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from Future combined with Science Fiction Stories November 1950 | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-03-24 | ||
| 508 | _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The Terror" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set against a backdrop of Cold War tensions and the dawn of space exploration, the book explores the devastating impact of fear on humanity when astronaut Jan Carvel returns from a mysterious journey in space, leaving a cryptic message that instigates global panic and paranoia regarding potential extraterrestrial threats. The narrative centers around Jan Carvel, who embarks on a rogue mission into deep space, only to discover what he believes to be an alien invasion fleet. His journey ultimately leads to his death upon returning to Earth, where the data he leaves behind incites widespread fear, prompting nations to unite under a single command to combat this perceived threat. As tensions rise, various entities evaluate Carvel's findings, leading to debates among scientists and government officials about the authenticity and implications of his claims. The story culminates with the revelation that the horrors of the 'Terror' may have been a product of Carvel's deteriorating mental state rather than an actual extraterrestrial invasion, offering a poignant commentary on fear, unity, and the human inclination to create enemies in the face of uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1950 |
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| 653 | _aScience fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aSpace travelers -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCold War -- Fiction | ||
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_aLuros, Milton, _d1911-1999 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from Future combined with Science Fiction Stories November 1950 | |
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