Sidewinders From Sirius by Fox B. Holden
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"Sidewinders From Sirius" by Fox B. Holden is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around an impending alien invasion from the Sirian colonists, led by the tyrannical Xenthl, who have given Earth a six-month ultimatum to surrender. Vice-Colonel Gaylord Kram of Terrestrial Intelligence devises a daring plan to negotiate a truce with the aliens instead of capitulating to their demands, using a combination of wit and
strategy to confront their advanced weaponry. The novel follows Kram as he navigates the treacherous political landscape between Earth and the Sirians, who initially appear benevolent but have ulterior motives, including the development of a devastating weapon called the G-ray. Through a series of clever maneuvers, Kram gains the upper hand by bluffing Xenthl into believing Earth's capabilities are far greater than they truly are. Ultimately, his clever tactics lead to the evacuation of the Sirian forces, showcasing themes of strategy, intelligence, and the importance of resilience in the face of interstellar threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holden, Fox B., 1923-1973 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sidewinders From Sirius |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories November 1950 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Weapons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64625 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 372 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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