Death Star by Tom Pace
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About this eBook
| Author | Pace, Tom, 1929-2008 |
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| Illustrator | Kiemle, H. W. (Henry William), 1908-1969 |
| Title | Death Star |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Death Star" by Tom Pace is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century, appearing in a period characterized by the exploration of space themes and high adventure narratives. The story centers around Starrett Blade, a character known as "Death Star," who becomes entangled in a deadly conflict with the notorious space pirate Devil Garrett. The narrative unfolds on Alpha Centauri III, a barren planet where Blade finds himself fighting for survival against both Garrett and the challenges posed by a mysterious girl who initially views him as a threat. In the plot, Starrett Blade, after his ship crashes, finds himself hiding from Devil Garrett and grappling with perilous situations, including misunderstandings with Anne Hinton, the girl who could either be an ally or a foe. As the story progresses, Blade discovers Garrett's plan to usurp power by establishing a complex energy plant that exploits the planet's resources. The tension culminates in a confrontation between Blade and Garrett, during which Blade manages to thwart Garrett's scheme while simultaneously winning Anne's trust and affection. The book cleverly blends action, romance, and the imaginative possibilities of future technology, resulting in a thrilling adventure that explores themes of identity, power, and redemption in a dangerous universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Extrasolar planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63419 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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