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100 1 _aStearns, Charles A.
245 1 4 _aThe Marooner
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958.
500 _aRelease date is 2008-03-09
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Marooner" by Charles A. Stearns is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around the complex relationship between Mr. Wordsley, a sensitive and introspective engineer, and Captain DeCastros, a domineering figure haunted by his past. Set against the backdrop of space exploration, the book explores themes of obsession, madness, and the consequences of past actions, particularly concerning an enigmatic planet called Avis Solis. In this narrative, Mr. Wordsley and Captain DeCastros embark on a perilous journey through space, where they confront not only external dangers but also the ghosts of their pasts. DeCastros reveals the haunting tale of his brother, Malmsworth, who was abandoned on a desolate planet years ago, prompting a quest to find him. As they land on Avis Solis, the beauty of the planet contrasts sharply with the dark memories it holds, particularly for DeCastros. The tension between the characters escalates as they encounter the remnants of Malmsworth's twisted existence, culminating in a poignant exploration of guilt, survival, and the human psyche. Ultimately, the book leaves readers pondering the significance of the choices people make in desperate situations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aScience fiction, American
653 _aPsychological fiction
700 1 _aSummers, Leo,
_d1925-1985
830 0 _aProduced from Amazing Science Fiction Stories September 1958.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24791
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