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The Skylark of Space
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From Science Fiction– and Fantasy Hall of Fame–inductee E. E. Smith,
chronicles the groundbreaking adventures of scientist Richard Seaton. After stumbling upon the secrets of atomic energy during a laboratory accident, Seaton partners with wealthy engineer Martin Crane, eager to share his discovery with the world by creating space travel. But this life-changing invention brings grave danger as greedy competitors want to exploit Seaton's secret for their own means, including the unscrupulous Dr. Marc "Blackie" DuQuesne. But DuQuesne's attempt to destroy Seaton and Crane sends the three men out into deep space, where their struggle to persevere leads to an epic tale of intergalactic space battles.
"With the exception of the works of H. G. Wells, possibly those of Jules Verne—and almost no other writer—[
] has . . . done more to change the nature of all the science fiction written after it than almost any other single work." —Frederik Pohl, Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author
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“An amazing science fiction book to read. While reading the book, it reminded me a lot of Project Hail Mary”
Change and growDiverse representationMinor characters stand outMorally ambiguousStrong relationshipsAction-packedAddictiveClever plottingPredictable but satisfyingSteady pacingWell-structuredAtmosphericEvocative imageryImmersive world-buildingInnovativeSetting fits the storyUnique locationVivid descriptionsBeautifully-writtenDescriptiveEasy to readStraightforward
About E. E. "Doc" Smith
E. E. “Doc” Smith (1890–1965) was an American science fiction author, often credited as the father of the space opera genre. Smith worked as a chemist and food engineer until a friend suggested that he use his speculations about interstellar travel to write a novel. His first book,
, was initially rejected by many book publishers and magazines before being serialized in
magazine, where it met with huge success. He spent the ensuing four decades writing novels and stories and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2004.
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