Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston K. Marks

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Author Marks, Winston K. (Winston Kinney), 1915-1979
Illustrator Terry, W. E., 1921-1992
Title Eight Million Dollars From Mars!
Alternate Title 8 Million Dollars From Mars!
Original Publication United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company,1954.
Note Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Eight Million Dollars From Mars!" by Winston K. Marks is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around a criminal mastermind, Pauker, who has killed ten men to seize a stolen fortune and seeks refuge on Mars. It blends themes of crime, psychological tension, and the complexities of space travel. The story follows Pauker as he successfully executes an elaborate robbery, eliminating all witnesses and securing his ill-gotten wealth. However, his carefully crafted escape plan begins to unravel as he boards a spaceship bound for Mars. While he attempts to maintain his composure, his paranoia grows, especially when he fears Customs might discover his hidden fortune. As the narrative progresses, the effects of the drugs intended to keep passengers comfortable during the journey take their toll on Pauker's body and mind. Trapped in a torturous cycle of fever, thirst, and suffocating heat, he grapples with his impending fate, which stands in stark contrast to his previous confidence and dominance. Ultimately, the story serves as a tense exploration of the psychological burdens of crime and the unexpected consequences of his ambition. (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 Criminals -- Fiction
Subject Space flight to Mars -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 66435
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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