The Lorelei Death by Nelson S. Bond
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About this eBook
| Author | Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
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| Illustrator | Lynch, Don (Artist) |
| Title | The Lorelei Death |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Lorelei Death" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the early 1940s. The book explores the intriguing concept of a space siren, a Lorelei, who lures spacemen to their doom with her beauty and an irresistible call. Set against the backdrop of space travel, the story delves into themes of adventure, danger, and morality as the characters navigate treacherous encounters in the cosmos. The plot follows Chip Warren and his companions, Syd Palmer and Salvation Smith, aboard the spaceship "Chickadee II" as they celebrate their discovery of a valuable new element, ekalastron. Their festive plans are abruptly interrupted when they learn of a notorious space siren, the Lorelei, who has been causing havoc in the asteroid belt by luring ships to her hidden lair. After a shocking encounter where Chip's friend is murdered, he finds himself framed for the crime and must uncover the truth while pursuing the Lorelei. The trio's adventure leads them to confront both the Lorelei and her pirate gang, culminating in a gripping climax where they must outsmart their enemies in a battle of wits and courage. The novel combines elements of suspense and action with a hint of romance, making it an engaging read for fans of speculative fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62039 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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