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100 1 _aVance, Gerald
245 1 0 _aMonsoons of Death
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Amazing Stories December 1942.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-31
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Monsoons of Death" by Gerald Vance is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The book tells the story of Lieutenant Ward Harrison, who is sent to assist a civilian meteorologist, Thomas Halliday, at a Martian observation station. The narrative explores the themes of fear, courage, and the challenges of exploration, set against the backdrop of a dangerous and mysterious Martian environment. The story revolves around Harrison's arrival at the isolated observation base, where he finds Halliday paralyzed by fear of unseen creatures he refers to as "Raspers." As a monsoon brews on Mars, the atmosphere becomes increasingly dangerous and unpredictable. Initially frustrated by Halliday's timidity, Ward eventually faces the terrifying Raspers himself and must confront his own cowardice. As the plot unfolds, he discovers camaraderie and a sense of purpose alongside Halliday, leading to a dramatic climax where they finally fight back against the monstrous creatures, ultimately transforming their relationship into one of mutual respect and partnership. The novel emphasizes personal growth and the idea that true bravery is measured by one's actions in the face of fear. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMars (Planet) -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from Amazing Stories December 1942.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32618
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