| Author |
dePina, Albert, -1957 |
| Illustrator |
Anderson, Murphy, 1926-2015 |
| Title |
Keeper of the Deathless Sleep
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Keeper of the Deathless Sleep" by Albert dePina is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story presents an intergalactic conflict involving Bill Nardon, the "Correlator," who has assembled a diverse team from different planets to confront a mysterious threat connected to Saturn. The opening sets a tone of tension and intrigue, showcasing an impending crisis that could escalate into a catastrophic war among the planets of the Solar System. The beginning of the novel introduces Nardon and members of the Council, as they discuss the alarming disappearance of interplanetary vessels and the possibility of war. Nardon is characterized by his exceptional mental abilities, which allow him to analyze psychological factors and coordinate complex human interactions. This unusual talent places him at the center of a high-stakes meeting where various planetary representatives express their tensions and suspicions. As factions clash while probing the secrets of a menacing creature called "homunculi," the narrative swiftly escalates into action, culminating in a violent struggle that forces Nardon and his allies to venture into the depths of Saturn, bringing them face-to-face with the enigmatic and potentially devastating forces that threaten their universe. (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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| Subject |
War stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63494 |
| Release Date |
Oct 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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