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Cry Chaos!

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Cry Chaos! is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel by Dwight V. Swain.

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It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 3 h 26 min LibriVox audiobook.

About Cry Chaos!

"Cry Chaos!" by Dwight V. Swain is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around Gar Shane, a rugged Earthman and leader of the Chonyas, who is embroiled in a conflict against a malevolent slaver, Quos Reggar, amidst a chaotic backdrop of interstellar politics and warfare. The narrative explores themes of power, identity, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom, ultimately depicting Shane's desperate fight against both his captors and the societal structures that enable slavery. The opening of the novel introduces Gar Shane in a precarious situation, having just been captured and thrown out of a spaceship. We quickly learn about his gritty demeanor, storied past, and the significant iron belt symbolizing his chieftaincy and power among the Chonyas. His vulnerability is contrasted by a fierce desire to reclaim his position and battle against Reggar, who is portrayed as a cunning, merciless antagonist. As Shane grapples with threats from both captors and the insidious influence of the mind-control technology employed against him, readers are drawn into a tale that promises high-stakes confrontation and the exploration of complex moral choices in a sci-fi setting.
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Cry Chaos! β€” LibriVox recording, 3 h 26 min in 13 sections.

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  • Science fiction
  • Adventure stories

Quick answers

Who wrote Cry Chaos!?

Cry Chaos! was written by Dwight V. Swain.

What genre is Cry Chaos!?

It is usually shelved as Adventure, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Cry Chaos! free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Cry Chaos!?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 26 min.

What books are similar to Cry Chaos!?

Readers who like it often enjoy Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and The Time Machine.

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