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Space-Trap at Banya Tor

    W. J. Matthews's Space-Trap at Banya Tor is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel.

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

    About Space-Trap at Banya Tor

    "Space-Trap at Banya Tor" by W. J. Matthews is a science fiction novel written in the late 1940s. The story revolves around themes of crime, piracy, and deception within a futuristic interplanetary setting. It explores the consequences of glamorizing crime and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly in their interactions with a dangerous band of outlaws. The narrative follows Jeff Thorne, a wealthy and enigmatic figure with a troubled past, who becomes embroiled in a plot involving the glamorous Senator Iris Chanler and the notorious pirate Chain Lucas. As Thorne is enlisted by the Planet Patrol to expose Lucas's true nature, he discovers a web of treachery that connects the Senator to the criminal underworld. The story escalates as Thorne, while initially paralyzed by a treacherous plot, ultimately reveals his own strength and uses his cunning to confront the General, unmasking a shocking betrayal that intertwines the fates of all involved. Through thrilling action and unexpected twists, the story critiques the romanticization of outlaw life while offering a gripping tale of redemption and justice.
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    • Science fiction
    • Adventure stories

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    Who wrote Space-Trap at Banya Tor?

    Space-Trap at Banya Tor was written by W. J. Matthews.

    What genre is Space-Trap at Banya Tor?

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

    Is Space-Trap at Banya Tor 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 Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and The Time Machine.

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