End as a Hero by Keith Laumer
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"End as a Hero" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. This gripping narrative centers on the complexities of war, loyalty, and survival as it follows the protagonist, Peter Granthan, a psychodynamicist caught in a struggle against an alien race known as the Gool. The novel delves into advanced psychological manipulation and the implications of the mind as a battleground in interstellar conflict, captivating readers with
its premise and action. The story revolves around Granthan's harrowing experiences after surviving an attack orchestrated by the Gool. Badly injured and stranded in a lifeboat, he discovers that he possesses vital information regarding the Gool's plans and capabilities. As he grapples with suspicions about his loyalty due to the Gool's mind control techniques, he races against time to thwart impending disaster using his knowledge of psychodynamics. Guided by his determination to prove his innocence and protect humanity, Granthan embarks on a dangerous mission to develop a matter transmission device, leading to a tense climax where he must make critical decisions to save himself and the world from destruction. The novel eloquently explores the boundaries of consciousness and identity, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that challenges the nature of heroism and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schelling, George, 1938- |
| Title | End as a Hero |
| Series Title | Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction June 1963 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychic ability -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51267 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51267-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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