Time Trap by Frank Belknap Long
Time Trap is a science fiction novel written by Frank Belknap Long and published in 1938. The story follows the adventures of a group of scientists who travel through time to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring in the future. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and must use their wits and scientific knowledge to overcome them. The book is known for its imaginative plot and vivid descriptions of futuristic technology.
By Frank Belknap Long · First published 1938 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 6,025 words
First lines
Somebody waited for old Charley Grimes, plodding across that darkside Luna crater -- somebody who couldn't exist.
Charley Grimes was a big man who had been everywhere in the Solar System and collected trophies which were as strange and shining as the stories he liked to tell.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank Belknap Long
- Date: 1938 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 6,025 words
- Structure: 1 section, 119 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around time travel and futuristic concepts.
- Adventure — The narrative includes a journey with various challenges and discoveries.
- Thriller — The story contains suspenseful and intense moments.
- Fantasy — Elements of the story include imaginative and speculative scenarios.
Tags
science fiction · time travel · adventure · suspense · mystery · parallel universes · dystopian · philosophical · human nature · technology · existentialism · narrative structure