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Forrest J. Ackerman presents This island earth

Forrest J. Ackerman presents This island earth

Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
192
Published
1999
Language
English

Synopsis

A brilliant scientist is abducted by aliens and taken to a distant planet, where he discovers a dying civilization in desperate need of his help. He must use his knowledge to save them from an impending cosmic catastrophe, all while navigating a strange new world and its advanced, yet vulnerable, inhabitants. His journey becomes a race against time to prevent the destruction of an entire species and perhaps, his own.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseThought-Provoking
First ContactSurvival

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera

Authors

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Forrest J. Ackerman

Forrest James Ackerman was an American magazine editor, science fiction writer and literary agent, a founder of science fiction fandom, a leading expert on science fiction and fantasy films, and acknowledged as the world's most avid collector of genre books and movie memorabilia. He was based in Los Angeles, California. During his career as a literary agent, Ackerman represented such science fiction authors as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, A.E. Van Vogt, Curt Siodmak and L. Ron Hubbard. He was,...

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Raymond F. Jones

Raymond F. Jones is the author of Young Mutants, a classic of science fiction. His work often explores themes of youth and societal change.