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Outpost on Io: A Positronic Book

Outpost on Io: A Positronic Book - Hardcover

by Leigh Brackett
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Availability:In StockContributor:Leigh BrackettPublish date:12/7/2020Pages:30
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Positronic PublishingISBN-13:9781515449652ISBN-10:1515449653UPC:9781515449652Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Science FictionBook Topic:Space Opera, Action & AdventureSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.218Product ID:SC15FBGS5Y

A tense and atmospheric tale of frontier survival and interplanetary danger from Leigh Brackett, one of the masters of Golden Age space adventure.

In Outpost on Io, Leigh Brackett transports readers to the harsh volcanic landscapes of Jupiter's innermost moon, where isolation, suspicion, and sudden violence threaten a fragile human settlement. The remote outpost stands as a symbol of expansion and ambition, yet beneath its surface simmer rivalries, secrets, and the ever-present hostility of an alien environment.

Brackett excels at combining taut action with richly evoked atmosphere. The sulfurous plains of Io become more than backdrop; they shape the psychology of the men and women who dare to live there. When crisis strikes, alliances fracture and survival demands both courage and cunning.

First published during the formative years of modern science fiction, Outpost on Io exemplifies Brackett's distinctive blend of planetary realism, emotional intensity, and sweeping cosmic imagination.

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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Positronic PublishingISBN-13:9781515449652ISBN-10:1515449653UPC:9781515449652Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Science FictionBook Topic:Space Opera, Action & AdventureSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.218Product ID:SC15FBGS5Y
Brackett, Leigh: - Leigh Brackett (1915-1978) was one of the leading figures of twentieth-century science fiction and adventure fiction. Often called the "Queen of Space Opera," she became renowned for her vivid planetary romances and atmospheric interplanetary tales. In addition to her influential fiction, Brackett enjoyed a successful career as a screenwriter, contributing to major films including The Big Sleep and later The Empire Strikes Back. Her work continues to be celebrated for its dramatic scope, evocative settings, and enduring sense of wonder.
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