Preview of Peril by Alfred Coppel
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By Alfred Coppel · First published 1932 · Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery · 8,998 words
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"Like shadows, the four ships of Flotilla
Blue Three slipped through the patrol cordon
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alfred Coppel
- Date: 1932 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
- Length: 8,998 words
- Structure: 1 section, 195 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic dystopian world, involving elements of advanced technology and societal collapse common in science fiction.
- Thriller — The protagonist is faced with high-stakes challenges and perilous situations, which creates an atmosphere of suspense and tension typical in thriller novels.
- Mystery — The plot revolves around unexplained events and the protagonist's quest to uncover the truth, characteristics of a mystery genre.
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mystery · thriller · suspense · detective · crime · espionage · spy · adventure · action · fiction · novel · literature