The Honored Prophet by William E. Bentley

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Author Bentley, William E.
Illustrator Finlay, Virgil, 1914-1971
Title The Honored Prophet
Note Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Honored Prophet" by William E. Bentley is a science fiction novel thought to be written in the mid-20th century. The story explores the consequences of prophetic warnings and the complex relationship between civilization and fate. The book delves into themes of survival and the impact of extraterrestrial beings on humanity. The narrative unfolds on a planet orbiting a black dwarf sun, where a ruler learns of a prophecy predicting the destruction of their world by an unknown weapon wielded by humans from a distant planet. In response, an assassin—a monstrous entity—launches a mission to eliminate Dr. Simon Cartwright, the supposed source of the threat. As the assassin wreaks havoc, Cartwright finds himself at the center of a mysterious and deadly encounter with the creature. The plot weaves a tense atmosphere filled with questions of predestination and the intrinsic nature of life and machines, leading to a startling revelation about responsibility and the prophecy's fulfillment. Ultimately, Cartwright is thrust into a battle for survival, while layers of fate and choice intertwine in this thought-provoking tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 32316
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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