No war tomorrow by Wallace West
"No War Tomorrow" by Wallace West is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set in a future where the threat of war looms not only over Earth but extends to its colonies, the book explores themes of power, conflict, and the potential for a new kind of warfare. The plot centers around Captain Frank Sage, a Space Patrol officer, and his struggles against the corrupt factions on Venus, as
well as the broader implications of emerging technologies that could alter the balance of power in the solar system. The story follows Captain Sage as he navigates the complex political landscape of his time, which pits him against the so-called "Big Shots" of Wildoatia. These factions threaten to destabilize newly obtained peace through advanced weaponry. As Sage collaborates with Sadie Thompson, a strong-willed companion, they devise a plan to create a substitute for war amid rising tensions and the potential for catastrophic conflict. The narrative interweaves elements of action, romance, and moral dilemmas, presenting an engaging commentary on the nature of power and human ambition in a technologically-advanced society. Ultimately, Sage and Sadie's journey reflects the search for solutions beyond violence, steering readers toward broader reflections on conflict resolution and cooperation in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | West, Wallace, 1900-1980 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Poulton, Peter, 1914-1972 |
| Title | No war tomorrow |
| Original Publication | United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1951. |
| Series Title | Produced from Science Fiction Quarterly May 1951 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70580 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70580-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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