Beam Pirate by George O. Smith
Beam Pirate is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1952. The story follows the adventures of space pirates who use a unique form of teleportation technology to travel through space and steal valuable cargo from other ships. The main character, Captain John Drake, leads his crew on a series of daring raids against rival pirate gangs and government forces alike. Along the way, they encounter dangerous enemies, unexpected allies, and a host of challenges that test their skills and resolve. Overall, Beam Pirate is an exciting and action-packed tale of space piracy that will appeal to fans of classic science fiction.
By George O. Smith · First published 1947 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera · 18,189 words
First lines
Mark Kingman was in a fine state of nerves. He looked upon life and the people in it as one views the dark-brown taste of a hangover. It seemed to him at the present time that the Lord had forsaken him, for the entire and complete success of the solar beam had been left only to Venus Equilateral by a sheer fluke of nature. Certainly he, nor anyone else, could have foreseen the Channing Layer, that effectively blocked any attempt to pierce it with the strange, sub-level energy spectrum over which the driver tube and the power-transmission tube worked, representing the extremes of the so-called spectrum.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George O. Smith
- Date: 1947 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera, Thriller, Drama
- Length: 18,189 words
- Structure: 1 section, 494 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology and space travel, which are key elements of science fiction.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and exploration, with the protagonist facing various challenges and dangers.
- Space Opera — The narrative includes grand space battles and a focus on large-scale interstellar conflict.
- Thriller — The story contains suspenseful and tense moments, with a focus on action and excitement.
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science fiction · space adventure · pirates · interstellar travel · futuristic technology · action · suspense · exploration · conflict · alien encounters · space battles · daring heists