The Woman-Stealers of Thrayx
In a distant future, humanity has colonized other planets. The story revolves around the planet Thrayx, where women have been kidnapped by an alien species. The protagonist, a skilled warrior, sets out to rescue his sister who was among those abducted. He embarks on a perilous journey, navigating treacherous landscapes and battling hostile creatures to reach the aliens' stronghold. Along the way, he discovers the sinister purpose behind the kidnappings and must confront the masterminds to save humanity from extinction.
By Fox B. Holden · First published 1937 · Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Adventure · 6 chapters · 18,363 words
First lines
_"And that is why you will take us to Earth, Lieutenant," barked the Ihelian warrior. "We do not want your arms or your men. What we must ask for is -- ten thousand women. "_
Mason was nervous. It was the nervousness of cold apprehension, not simply that which had become indigenous to his high-strung make-up. He was, in his way, afraid; afraid that he'd again come up with a wrong answer.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fox B. Holden
- Date: 1937 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Space Opera, Adventure, Military Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction
- Length: 18,363 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 450 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around space travel, alien species, and futuristic technology, which are core elements of the science fiction genre.
- Space Opera — The narrative features grand themes of interstellar conflict and the dramatic stakes of alien interactions, typical of space opera.
- Adventure — The characters embark on a perilous journey involving high-stakes decisions and encounters with alien civilizations.
- Military Science Fiction — The story includes elements of military strategy and conflict, particularly in the context of alien warfare.
Tags
Adventure · Science Fiction · Fantasy · Pulp Fiction · Space Opera · Alien Worlds · Intergalactic Travel · Planetary Romance · Romance · Action · Thriller · Suspense
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI