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Rescue Mission

    Robert Silverberg's Rescue Mission is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. It deals with Telepathy and extrasolar planets.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Rescue Mission

    "Rescue Mission" by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction narrative that likely dates back to the late 1950s. The story follows Rick Mason, an intelligence agent from Earth, as he embarks on a mission to rescue his partner, Klon Darra, a Venusian, from the clutches of the hostile Mordargans on the planet Mordarga. With an emphasis on telepathic communication and the perils of interstellar espionage, the book explores themes of loyalty, teamwork, and the challenges of outsmarting a powerful enemy. In the story, Rick Mason is alerted telepathically by his partner, Klon Darra, who is imprisoned and facing interrogation after being captured by the Mordargans. As Mason navigates the dangerous city of Mordarga, he faces various obstacles, including a heavy confrontation with drunken Mordargans and an unexpected imprisonment himself. However, with determination and the unique mental connection he shares with Darra, Mason ultimately manages to outwit the alien captors. The two agents work together, leveraging their telepathic linkage to defeat the telepath guarding them and escape with valuable information about Mordargan military plans, confirming their status as a formidable intelligence team. The narrative showcases a blend of action, mental prowess, and themes of friendship amidst alien rivalry.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

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    • Science fiction
    • Telepathy
    • Extrasolar planets

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Rescue Mission?

    Rescue Mission was written by Robert Silverberg.

    What genre is Rescue Mission?

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

    Is Rescue Mission 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.

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    Readers who like it often enjoy Occasion ... for Disaster, The Big Fix and Supermind.

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