Lady Into Hell-Cat by Stanley Mullen

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Author Mullen, Stanley, 1911-1974
Illustrator McWilliams, Al, 1916-1993
Title Lady Into Hell-Cat
Note Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Lady Into Hell-Cat" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel published in the late 1940s. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic space setting, where the protagonist, S.P. Agent Lee Heydrick, embarks on a mission to apprehend a red Martian woman named Ria Tarsen, accused of murdering a high-ranking official. The story explores themes of deceit, loyalty, politics, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst the chaotic backdrop of interplanetary intrigue. The plot follows Heydrick's hazardous journey through the gritty environment of Ganymede, where he encounters Ria, the enigmatic and seemingly innocent woman linked to a larger conspiracy involving the Wildings, a group of rebels opposing the ruling Red Scientists. As Heydrick navigates the underworld to capture Ria, tensions rise, leading to unexpected alliances and confrontations. Despite their opposing roles, a bond develops between Heydrick and Ria, complicated by her innocence in the crime she's accused of and their growing attraction. The story culminates in a conflict that challenges the established political order, forcing Heydrick to make difficult choices as he realizes that the truth might be more nuanced than he initially believed. (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 Ganymede (Satellite) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64624
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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