Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long
Atomic Station is a science fiction novel written by Frank Belknap Long and published in 1946. The story follows the crew of an atomic power plant on Mars, who must fight for their lives when the station is attacked by aliens.
By Frank Belknap Long · First published 1940 · Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Dystopian · 8,687 words
First lines
It was incredible and a little frightening. The rocket ship was within a half million miles of the Station, but as yet no reply had come to the frantic signals which Roger Sheldon had been sending out at ten second intervals.
He sat before the observation glass in the control room, a big man with the competent hands of an experienced navigator, and a curious mobility of expression which seemed out of keeping with the precise movements which those hands were making on the board.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank Belknap Long
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Dystopian, Adventure, Political Fiction
- Length: 8,687 words
- Structure: 1 section, 209 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around futuristic technology and atomic energy.
- Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful and intense situations.
- Dystopian — The story is set in a society affected by negative consequences of technological advancements.
- Adventure — The characters embark on dangerous and exciting missions.
Tags
science fiction · nuclear power · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · survival · technology · humanity · ethics · environment · fear · isolation · society