Sidewinders From Sirius by Fox B. Holden

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Author Holden, Fox B., 1923-
Title Sidewinders From Sirius
Note Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Sidewinders From Sirius" by Fox B. Holden is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around an impending alien invasion from the Sirian colonists, led by the tyrannical Xenthl, who have given Earth a six-month ultimatum to surrender. Vice-Colonel Gaylord Kram of Terrestrial Intelligence devises a daring plan to negotiate a truce with the aliens instead of capitulating to their demands, using a combination of wit and strategy to confront their advanced weaponry. The novel follows Kram as he navigates the treacherous political landscape between Earth and the Sirians, who initially appear benevolent but have ulterior motives, including the development of a devastating weapon called the G-ray. Through a series of clever maneuvers, Kram gains the upper hand by bluffing Xenthl into believing Earth's capabilities are far greater than they truly are. Ultimately, his clever tactics lead to the evacuation of the Sirian forces, showcasing themes of strategy, intelligence, and the importance of resilience in the face of interstellar threats. (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 Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Weapons -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64625
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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