The Soul Eaters by William Conover
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"The Soul Eaters" by William Conover is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around the character of Captain Dennis Brooke, who is on a mission to capture the notorious space pirate Koerber and save his lost love, Marla. Set against a backdrop of interplanetary danger and adventure, the story delves into themes of redemption, love, and the struggle against malevolent forces in a futuristic universe. In
"The Soul Eaters," Dennis Brooke finds himself marooned on a rogue planet after a failed attempt to capture Koerber. While struggling with feelings of loss for both his love and his career, he uncovers a deadly threat posed by mysterious glowing spheres that can absorb life energy. As he embarks on a desperate quest to rescue Marla, who is held captive by Koerber, Dennis and his crew must navigate treacherous encounters with these entities while also confronting Koerber's ruthless crew. The story culminates in a gripping showdown between Dennis and Koerber, leading to revelations about the cosmic significance of the radio-active minerals on the rogue planet and the nature of the spheres themselves, blending elements of action and psychological tension throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Conover, William |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Ingels, Graham, 1915-1991 |
| Title | The Soul Eaters |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1944 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Castaways -- Fiction |
| Subject | Asteroids -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63150 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 294 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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