The Undamned by George O. Smith

"The Undamned" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. Set in a future where the aftermath of interplanetary war has brought humanity to the brink of technological chaos, the story explores themes of warfare, atomic technology, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst a backdrop of societal unrest. The plot centers around the Terran Union and its conflicts with Mars, informed by an intricate tale of espionage and bomb disposal. The narrative follows Colonel Ralph Lindsay and his team as they grapple with a series of highly advanced Martian robombs, a potent symbol of ongoing hostility between Earth and Mars. As they attempt to defuse these dangerous devices, personal tensions escalate, particularly concerning Lindsay’s relationship with his wife, Jenna, who has Martian ancestry. The story delves into the psychological turmoil of the characters, highlighting Lindsay's struggle with his dual loyalties and identity, while also unearthing secrets about the Martian technology that threaten the lives of many. Themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the moral dilemmas of war run deep as characters confront their fates and the impact of their choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Smith, George O. (George Oliver), 1911-1981
Illustrator Swenson
Title The Undamned
Original Publication United States: Street & Smith Publications, Incorporated,1946.
Series Title Produced from Astounding Science-Fiction, January 1947
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Telepathy -- Fiction
Subject Nuclear warfare -- Fiction
Subject Spouses -- Fiction
Subject Nuclear weapons -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 68354
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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