Hideout by Fox B. Holden (1951)
The story revolves around a mysterious and isolated location known as the Hideout, where individuals with troubled pasts converge to escape their dark realities. The narrative delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of redemption, forgiveness, and personal growth.
By Fox B. Holden · First published 1951 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 6,352 words
First lines
When a man has a price on his head he runs for his life. And if he's finally cornered he may have only one door left open to him -- Time!
"Cap'n Cutlass! Earth merchantman three points starboard, oblique ecliptic eight degrees. Estimate speed 400,000, Marsbound. Your orders, sir?"
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Hideout is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fox B. Holden, dated 1951 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fox B. Holden
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Space Opera, Thriller
- Length: 6,352 words
- Structure: 1 section, 148 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around space travel, time manipulation, and futuristic technology, which are core elements of the science fiction genre.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a perilous journey filled with action, danger, and exploration, typical of adventure narratives.
- Fantasy — The presence of time-warping technology and the fantastical elements of space-time manipulation lend a fantasy aspect to the story.
- Space Opera — The story features grand space battles, interplanetary conflict, and a focus on spacefaring characters, characteristic of space opera.
Tags
Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Crime Fiction · Detective Story · Investigation · Murder Mystery · Police Procedural · Whodunit · Page Turner · Fast Paced · Action Packed