The Celestial Hammerlock by Donald Colvin
The Celestial Hammerlock is a science fiction novel set in a future where humanity has colonized the stars. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Kale, who is a member of a small group of humans living on a distant planet. Kale and his friends are struggling to survive in a hostile environment, and they soon find themselves embroiled in a conflict between two powerful alien races. Kale must use his wits and courage to survive the dangers of the alien world, and ultimately, he must find a way to save his people from the brink of destruction. Along the way, he discovers the secrets of the mysterious Celestial Hammerlock, an ancient weapon that could turn the tide of the war. The Celestial Hammerlock is an exciting and thrilling science fiction adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Donald Colvin · First published 1951 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 13 chapters · 3,664 words
First lines
This bigtime space promoter could get / the Horsehead Nebula in a flying mare -- but / pinning a planetoid is tougher!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Donald Colvin
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 3,664 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 151 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Fantasy — The title suggests a magical element, and the plot likely involves elements of the supernatural.
- Adventure — The title implies a journey or quest, and the plot likely involves a protagonist overcoming obstacles and challenges.
- Mystery — The title implies a hidden truth or secret, and the plot likely involves a protagonist solving a puzzle or uncovering a truth.
- Romance — The plot likely involves a romantic relationship between two characters, and the writing style may include elements of sentimentality or emotion.
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