Planet of Sand

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Planet of Sand

by Murray Leinster

EN·~1 hours

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Description

A space‑guard lieutenant finds himself locked in a stark, light‑filled cell aboard the interstellar cruiser Stallifer, a ship that streaks through the cosmos at unimaginable speeds. Accused of a crime he insists he didn’t commit, he endures endless days of confinement while his anger builds into a fierce resolve. The claustrophobic corridors of the vessel contrast sharply with the ever‑shifting stars outside, reminding listeners of the vast, indifferent universe beyond the prison’s walls.

When an unexpected visitor appears—a former superior turned adversary—a dangerous bargain is offered: a chance at freedom in exchange for a deadly duel. Their rivalry, rooted in betrayal and a shared love, fuels a tense negotiation that could reshape both their fates. As the two men plot their next move, the story pulses with suspense, high‑tech intrigue, and the raw hunger for revenge that drives them toward an uncertain showdown.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (97K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: Popular Publications, Inc.,1948.

Credits

Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2022-06-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Murray Leinster

Murray Leinster

1896–1975

A prolific pioneer of science fiction, he helped shape the genre with fast-moving stories full of big ideas, practical ingenuity, and a sense that ordinary people could outthink extraordinary problems.

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