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100 1 _aHarmon, Kenneth
245 1 4 _aThe Passenger
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
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 Galaxy Science Fiction February 1954.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-19
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Passenger" by Kenneth Harmon is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around Lenore Smithson, a young woman returning to Earth after five years of working with the Government Education Service on a barren planet. It explores themes of longing, identity, and unexpected connections, all set against the backdrop of space travel. In the novel, Lenore finds herself aboard a transport vessel back to Earth, filled with anticipation for her return home. As she navigates her feelings of nostalgia and excitement, she inadvertently connects with a telepath named Fairheart, who is confined to his cabin due to a broken ankle. Their conversations develop from light flirtation to deeper intimacy as they share their experiences and loneliness. However, the story takes a dark turn when Lenore discovers that there is a menacing creature lurking in Fairheart's living quarters, resulting in a chilling climax that blends romance with suspense. Ultimately, "The Passenger" weaves a tale of human connection amid the vastness of space, highlighted by an unsettling twist that leaves readers questioning safety and trust. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aTelepathy -- Fiction
700 1 _aConnell
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Science Fiction February 1954.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30500
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