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Stephen Marlowe
A Place in the Sun
"A Place in the Sun" by C. H. Thames is a science fiction adventure story written in the mid-20th century, likely during the 1950s. The book follows the exploits of Johnny Mayhem, a man with the unique ability to inhabit various bodies, as he faces the daunting task of saving the spaceship "Glory of the Galaxy", which is on a collision course with the sun. The narrative intertwines themes of sacrifice, heroism, and the exploration of human consciousness in the context of futuristic space travel. In the story, as the "Glory of the Galaxy" hurtles toward destruction, Johnny Mayhem is summoned through an unusual means to take control of the body of a Secret Service agent named Larry Grange aboard the ship. As chaos unfolds with the ship's crew divided and chaos erupting among them, Mayhem must navigate the challenges of his new vessel while contending with dwindling time. The passengers aboard include the President of the Galactic Federation, and the stakes are high as Mayhem, aided by Grange, must figure out how to save everyone aboard from the impending disaster. The tale climaxes with a desperate attempt to shift into subspace to evade the sun’s gravitational pull, culminating in a mix of physical struggle and character growth as Larry transitions to a more heroic persona under Mayhem's influence.
Stephen Marlowe
Think Yourself to Death
"Think Yourself to Death" by Stephen Marlowe is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story is centered around Johnny Mayhem, a unique character who has the ability to inhabit different bodies, making him a legandary figure in the genre. The novel explores the themes of identity and survival as Mayhem investigates the high rates of suicide on the isolated planet Ophiuchus IX. In this adventure, Johnny Mayhem takes on the body of an Ophiuchan as he delves into the mystery of why the inhabitants are causing outworlders to take their own lives. The narrative unfolds with Mayhem teaming up with a local named Pandit Gandhi Menon and a girl named Sria Krishna. As they uncover a plot involving powerful weapons from the Procyonians being smuggled off the planet by the Denebians, they must navigate a tense landscape filled with cultural mysticism and social unrest. Ultimately, Mayhem's mission leads to a thrilling conclusion that emphasizes the dangers of isolation and the need for connection across worlds.
Stephen Marlowe
World Beyond Pluto
"World Beyond Pluto" by Stephen Marlowe is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story is set in a distant future where interstellar travel is commonplace, and it revolves around a nail-biting adventure featuring Johnny Mayhem, a unique protagonist who possesses the ability to inhabit different bodies. The primary topic of the book delves into themes of escape, survival, and the complexities of identity against a backdrop of space exploration. The plot follows the escape of House Bartock, a dangerous convict, from the Interstellar Penitentiary on Triton, who takes control of a spaceship, "Mozart's Lady", carrying a hundred young women led by Matilda Moriarity. With the police hot on Bartock's tail, his course leads them towards Pluto where their ship crash-lands. Simultaneously, Johnny Mayhem, a legendary test pilot and troubleshooter for the Galactic League, is summoned to intercept the ship before Bartock can use it to launch a new escape plan. The story reaches a climax as Mayhem and Bartock confront each other amidst the chaos, leading to intense action, a struggle for survival, and an exploration of what it means to have a second chance at life in the uncharted regions of space.
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