The Hunted Heroes by Robert Silverberg

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Author Silverberg, Robert, 1935-
Title The Hunted Heroes
Series Title Produced from Amazing Stories September 1956.
Note Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Hunted Heroes" by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. Set on the harsh landscape of Mars, the story revolves around earthlings who have volunteered to search for uranium in order to support the radioactive needs of a recovering Earth. The narrative explores themes of survival, heroism, and the psychological impacts of isolation and revenge in a lost world. The book follows the protagonist, Ron, and his wife Valerie as they navigate the treacherous Martian desert while searching for uranium. Their quest quickly turns into a nightmare when they are captured by Gregory Ledman, a bitter and vengeful figure who blames the Geig Corps for his own misfortunes, including his disability resulting from a past atomic explosion. Ledman's insatiable hatred fuels his mission to kill the Geig members. However, as Ron and Valerie fight for survival, they must confront Ledman and his delusions of revenge. The story culminates in a tense confrontation where themes of compassion and understanding emerge, ultimately leading to Ledman's potential redemption and Ron and Valerie's resolve to continue their critical mission for Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction, American
Subject Short stories, American
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EBook-No. 25627
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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