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Space Station 1

    Space Station 1 is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Frank Belknap Long. Readers will find themes of impostors and imposture and space stations.

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    About Space Station 1

    "Space Station 1" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story follows Lieutenant David Corriston, who, upon visiting an enormous space station, becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving kidnappings, murder, and a hidden enemy. As he grapples with these threats, his determination to uncover the truth could determine not just his fate, but that of Earth itself. At the start of the narrative, the atmosphere onboard the space station is infused with wonder but quickly turns to terror. Corriston finds himself in a life-threatening struggle with a mysterious assailant just after expressing his awe for the station's grandeur. As he wrestles for survival in the dark, his mind races with thoughts of Helen Ramsey, the daughter of a powerful figure, who has vanished amid the chaos. The opening segment sets up an intense plot filled with suspense as Corriston fights against time and unseen threats to find her, hinting at deeper intrigues that might endanger them both.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Tropes

    Subjects

    • Science fiction
    • Love stories
    • Impostors and imposture
    • Space stations

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Space Station 1?

    Space Station 1 was written by Frank Belknap Long.

    What genre is Space Station 1?

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

    Is Space Station 1 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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