Sidewinders from Sirius
The story revolves around a group of humans who are abducted by an alien species from the Sirius star system and taken to their home planet for experimentation. The aliens, known as the Sidewinders, possess advanced technology that allows them to manipulate human DNA, creating hybrid creatures with enhanced physical abilities. The protagonist, a former soldier, finds himself among the abductees and must navigate the alien world, uncovering the sinister motives behind the experiments while struggling to maintain his humanity.
By Fox B. Holden · First published 1939 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure · 5,783 words
First lines
The treacherous aliens from Outer Space gave Earth six months to surrender or be destroyed. but Vice-colonel Gaylord Kram, fearless ace of Terrestrial Intelligence, had a daring plan: Why not surrender _now_?
Gaylord Kram, Vice-colonel of Intelligence, Terrestrial Federal government, sat pondering one of the worst poker hands he had ever witnessed, and he had witnessed a goodly number in his 38 years, when he should have been sweating blood over his tottering government's most perplexing problem: what to do about the colonists from Sirius and their G-ray.
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Sidewinders from Sirius is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fox B. Holden, dated 1939 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fox B. Holden
- Date: 1939 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Satire, Adventure, Military Fiction, Speculative Fiction
- Length: 5,783 words
- Structure: 1 section, 149 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around extraterrestrial beings, advanced technology, and the implications of alien contact with Earth.
- Satire — The narrative employs humor and irony to critique human gullibility and the absurdity of political and military strategies.
- Adventure — The protagonist engages in daring plans and confrontations, typical of adventure narratives.
- Military Fiction — The story involves military personnel and strategies in the context of an impending alien threat.
Tags
Science Fiction · Space Opera · Alien Invasion · Intergalactic War · Adventure · Action · Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Fantasy · Otherworldly · Cosmic Horror