Shango by John Jakes
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"Shango" by John Jakes is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story is set on a colonized planet called Valaya, which is characterized by cultural conflicts among its inhabitants, a mix of Creole and Martian backgrounds. The narrative primarily revolves around themes of communication and rebellion within this primitive society as it faces outside manipulation. The plot follows Arnold Koven, an operative sent to Valaya to investigate
a series of coordinated raids instigated by a man named Bruschloss, a nefarious figure with ties to the Betelgeuse Bloc. Koven's quest leads him to uncover how the local ruler uses an intricate dance—the Shango—to relay strategic orders among the tribes while avoiding outside detection. As tensions escalate, Koven finds himself in a race against time to thwart Bruschloss's influence, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that highlights the intersection of culture, power, and survival on Valaya. The story weaves a rich tapestry of suspenseful twists and rich cultural dynamics that create an engaging read. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jakes, John, 1932-2023 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Orban, Paul, 1896-1974 |
| Title | Shango |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, February 1956 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Communication -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59414 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59414-9 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 199 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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