Rebels of the Red Planet


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In 'Rebels of the Red Planet' by Charles L. Fontenay, the reader is transported to a future where Mars has been colonized by Earth. The novel explores themes of rebellion, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Fontenay's straightforward prose and fast-paced narrative keeps the reader engaged, making it a thrilling read for fans of science fiction. Set against the backdrop of interplanetary politics and societal unrest, the book offers a unique perspective on human nature and the drive for independence. Fontenay's attention to detail and vivid descriptions create a world that feels both alien and familiar, drawing readers into the struggle for Martian independence. Charles L. Fontenay, a prolific science fiction writer, was known for his ability to blend social commentary with thrilling and action-packed plots. His own experiences as a journalist and editor likely influenced his interest in exploring themes of rebellion and resistance in 'Rebels of the Red Planet.' I recommend this book to anyone interested in thought-provoking science fiction that delves into complex moral and political issues, while still providing an exciting and entertaining story.




Rebels of the Red Planet


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Rebels of the Red Planet (Serapis Classics)


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Mars for the Martians! Dark Kensington had been dead for twenty-five years. It was a fact; everyone knew it. Then suddenly he reappeared, youthful, brilliant, ready to take over the Phoenix, the rebel group that worked to overthrow the tyranny that gripped the settlers on Mars. The Phoenix had been destroyed not once, not twice, but three times! But this time the resurrected Dark had new plans, plans which involved dangerous experiments in mutation and psionics. And now the rebels realized they were in double jeopardy. Not only from the government's desperate hatred of their movement, but also from the growing possibility that the new breed of mutated monsters would get out of hand and bring terrors never before known to man.




Rebels of the Red Planet


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Red Planet Blues


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Incorporating the Hugo & Nebula award–nominated novella “Identity Theft” The name’s Lomax—Alex Lomax. I’m the one and only private eye working the mean streets of New Klondike, the Martian frontier town that sprang up forty years ago after Simon Weingarten and Denny O’Reilly discovered fossils on the Red Planet. Back on Earth, where anything can be synthesized, the remains of alien life are the most valuable of all collectibles, so shiploads of desperate treasure hunters stampeded here in the Great Martian Fossil Rush. I’m trying to make an honest buck in a dishonest world, tracking down killers and kidnappers among the failed prospectors, the corrupt cops, and a growing population of transfers—lucky stiffs who, after striking paleontological gold, upload their minds into immortal android bodies. But when I uncover clues to solving the decades-old murders of Weingarten and O’Reilly, along with a journal that may lead to their legendary mother lode of Martian fossils, God only knows what I’ll dig up...




Good News to the Red Planet


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Good News To The Red Planet is about a young man named Zander Galahad who goes to a human-inhabited Mars for a Christian mission. Zander will not only get to see the redemptive power of Jesus Christ on the Martian people, but also experience it himself. Good News To The Red Planet not only takes a zany tour of the Christian faith, but also the mysterious human condition.




Rebels of the Red Planet


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A beautiful modern edition of Charles L. Fontenay's classic space adventure from the golden age of science fiction.Excerpt:Mars for the Martians!Dark Kensington had been dead for twenty-five years. It was a fact; everyone knew it. Then suddenly he reappeared, youthful, brilliant, ready to take over the Phoenix, the rebel group that worked to overthrow the tyranny that gripped the settlers on Mars.The Phoenix had been destroyed not once, not twice, but three times! But this time the resurrected Dark had new plans, plans which involved dangerous experiments in mutation and psionics.And now the rebels realized they were in double jeopardy. Not only from the government's desperate hatred of their movement, but also from the growing possibility that the new breed of mutated monsters would get out of hand and bring terrors never before known to man.




Contemporary Science Fiction Authors


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This bio-bibliography of the golden age of the science fiction field includes 308 biographies compiled from questionnaires sent to the authors, and chronological lists of 483 writers' published works. This facsimile reprint of the 1975 edition includes a title index, introduction, and minor corrections. A now-classic guide to the major and minor SF writers active in the early 1970s.




The Sixth Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK ®: Charles L. Fontenay


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The "Golden Age of Science Fiction" Megapacks are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers of the 1940s-1960s who might otherwise be forgotten. Charles L. Fontenay (1917-2007) is one such unjustly forgotten author. Included here are seven short stories plus one novel, published between, representing some of his best work. Included are: DISQUALIFIED ATOM DRIVE SERVICE WITH A SMILE THE GIFT BEARER THE JUPITER WEAPON WIND REBELS OF THE RED PLANET If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!




The Science-Fantasy MEGAPACK®: 4 Classic Novels


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Science fiction and fantasy have going hand-in-hand since long before the term "science fiction" was coined. Among the earliest examples is Gulliver of Mars, by Edwin L. Arnold (originally published in 1905) -- and the genre grew and flourished through the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs (A Princess of Mars, etc.), Poul Anderson (Three Hearts and Three Lions , etc.) Lin Carter (Jandar of Callisto , etc.) and so many more. Here are four novels -- and four very different takes on the mix of fantasy and science fiction: THE RAT RACE, by Jay Franklin THE MEMORY BANK, by Wallace West GULLIVER OF MARS, by Edwin L. Arnold REBELS OF THE RED PLANET, by Charles L. Fontenay If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!