The Great Dome on Mercury by Arthur Leo Zagat
A science fiction novel set on the planet Mercury, where a team of scientists and engineers must navigate treacherous terrain and hostile alien creatures to reach a mysterious dome that could hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe.
By Arthur Leo Zagat · First published 1970 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 10,351 words
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[Sidenote: Trapped in the great dome, Darl valiantly defends Earth's outpost against the bird-man of Mars and his horde of pigmy henchmen.]
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Arthur Leo Zagat
- Date: 1970 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Action, Fantasy
- Length: 10,351 words
- Structure: 1 section, 159 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set in the future, involves space travel, and is located on Mercury.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and struggle to unlock the secrets of a mysterious dome.
- Mystery — The enigmatic dome and its purpose form the central mystery driving the narrative.
- Action — Due to the dangerous situations and threats faced by the characters.
Tags
Science Fiction · Space Opera · Futuristic Society · Alien Invasion · Intergalactic Travel · Time Travel · Dystopian Future · Adventure · Mystery · Suspense · Thought Experiment · Speculative Fiction