The night of no moon by H. B. Fyfe

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Author Fyfe, H. B. (Horace Bowne), 1918-1997
Illustrator Orban, Paul, 1896-1974
Title The night of no moon
Original Publication New York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Night of No Moon" by H. B. Fyfe is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story is set on the rough and hazardous planet of Boyd III, where the protagonist, Pete Guthrie, navigates the challenges of survival amid native customs and the unpredictable environment. The narrative revolves around themes of conflict, cooperation, and the clash of cultures when a spaceship crash lands on a treacherous world. The plot follows Pete Guthrie, a member of the Galactic Survey, as he attempts to adapt to life on Boyd III after being stranded. He encounters locals known as the Skirkhi, who have a perplexing belief in malevolent sky spirits, which affects their customs, including practices related to sacrifice. When another Terran, George Trent, and a woman named Karen Norsund arrive from a crashed ship, their differing attitudes towards the natives create tension. As storms approach and the Skirkhi prepare for their customs involving the "sky spirits," Guthrie devises a daring plan to escape the planet and send a distress signal, all while grappling with the surreal and harsh realities of his new home. The conclusion of the story reveals Guthrie’s ingenuity and critical thinking as he uses his knowledge and skills to aid both himself and the unsuspecting Trent and Karen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Castaways -- Fiction
Subject Satellites -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 71530
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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