| Author |
Wells, Hal K., 1900- |
| Title |
The Cavern of the Shining Ones
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| Series Title |
Produced from Astounding Stories November 1932.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Cavern of the Shining Ones" by Hal K. Wells is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Mojave Desert, where a peculiar expedition led by the enigmatic Layroh seeks an ancient and alien civilization. The narrative delves into themes of humanity's hubris and the lurking dangers of unknown powers as the characters confront a foreboding race known as the Shining Ones, who have a chilling connection to Earth's history. The plot centers around Don Foster, the youngest member of Layroh's expedition, who uncovers Layroh's true intentions for recruiting a group of human men who are meant to serve as sustenance for the dormant Shining Ones—alien beings with a long history of conflict with humanity. Layroh, revealed to be one of the Shining Ones himself, intends to awaken his kin from their millennia-long slumber by using the bones of living humans. As Foster and the other men realize the horrifying fate awaiting them, they band together to escape the depths of the cavern and thwart Layroh's plans, culminating in a battle that involves advanced alien technology and a contest of survival against a monstrous machine. Their struggle not only addresses themes of predation and survival but raises questions about the consequences of long-forgotten wars and the potential for resurgence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27143 |
| Release Date |
Nov 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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