Runaway by Alfred Coppel (1953)
"Runaway" is a psychological thriller that follows the story of a young woman named Sarah who has just escaped from a cult. She finds herself alone and lost in a remote area, with no memory of how she got there or why she was in the cult in the first place. As she tries to piece together her past and find a way back home, she realizes that she is not alone and that someone is following her. The story builds up to a thrilling climax as Sarah fights for survival and uncovers the dark secrets of the cult.
By Alfred Coppel · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure · 6,871 words
First lines
Ripped by an asteroid stray, the space-ship
drifted helplessly. until suddenly, across the
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Runaway is listed on Textopian as a novel by Alfred Coppel, dated 1953 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alfred Coppel
- Date: 1953 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure
- Length: 6,871 words
- Structure: 1 section, 122 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The novel includes the use of advanced technology in a future setting, which is a staple element of the science fiction genre. The main narrative also involves space travel and themes of alienation and isolation, which are often explored in science fiction.
- Thriller — The novel presents a high-stakes, dangerous scenario involving a man who becomes a fugitive on a foreign planet. The suspense and intrigue throughout the story aligns it with the thriller genre.
- Adventure — The main character's journey in a foreign environment, his struggles for survival, and the exciting challenges he faces align the book with the adventure genre.
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thriller · mystery · suspense · crime · fiction · novel · psychological · thrills · spine-tingling · action-packed · adventure · chase