Phantom Duel by Ford McCormack
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"Phantom Duel" by Ford McCormack is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the perilous adventures of a pilot, Will Archer, in the Vega system, particularly on the planet Vega VII, which is characterized by its unique and dangerous environment. The central theme involves the discovery and implications of an extremely valuable yet deadly substance known as Farian jade, igniting conflict and survival challenges among
the characters. In the narrative, Will Archer and his crew encounter a derelict spacecraft that poses significant risks as they attempt to rescue its occupants. The gripping storyline follows the discovery of Farian jade, a mesmerizing crystal believed to contain secrets of life that drive men to madness and murder for possession. As tensions rise, especially with betrayal from within the crew, Archer navigates treachery, ultimately leading to a confrontation that tests his survival instincts against both human motives and the alien environment. The novel richly explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the inherent dangers of both the cosmos and human ambition, making it a captivating read for science fiction enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | McCormack, Ford |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stallman, Emmanuel, 1927-1997 |
| Title | Phantom Duel |
| Original Publication | United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1955. |
| Series Title | Produced from Infinity Science Fiction, November 1955 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67392 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 280 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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