Recruit for Andromeda by Stephen Marlowe
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"Recruit for Andromeda" by Milton Lesser is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around Kit Temple, who gets drafted for the mysterious 'Nowhere Journey,' a flight from which no one has ever returned. As he grapples with the implications of his draft and the sacrifice it demands, he encounters other characters such as Arkalion, who hints at secrets about their fate that could be crucial to
the future of Earth. The opening of the book plunges the reader directly into a world rife with political unease and uncertainty. Center City is gripped by riots as young men await the announcement of those selected for the Nowhere Journey. Kit Temple is with his fiancée, Stephanie, who is desperately worried about their future when his name is called. Their poignant farewell hints at a love that may never be rekindled, showcasing themes of duty, sacrifice, and the unknown. Meanwhile, we are introduced to a wealthy young man named Alaric Arkalion III, who is involved in his own shadowy dealings, setting up a dual narrative that intertwines personal stakes with broader consequences for humanity itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marlowe, Stephen, 1928-2008 |
|---|---|
| Title | Recruit for Andromeda |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Interstellar travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50449 |
| Release Date | Nov 13, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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