Highways in Hiding

Name: Highways in Hiding
Author: George O. Smith

Highways in Hiding is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1956. The story follows the adventures of Dr. Neal "Doc" Boone, an engineer who discovers a way to create matter out of energy. With this new technology, he builds a spaceship that can travel faster than light and sets off on a journey through space. Along the way, he encounters various alien races and must use his wits and ingenuity to survive. The book is known for its imaginative world-building and fast-paced action sequences.

By George O. Smith · First published 1956 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 25 chapters · 96,976 words

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I came up out of the blackness just enough to know that I was no longer pinned down by a couple of tons of wrecked automobile. I floated on soft sheets with only a light blanket over me.

I hurt all over like a hundred and sixty pounds of boil. My right arm was numb and my left thigh was aching. Breathing felt like being stabbed with rapiers and the skin of my face felt stretched tight. There was a bandage over my eyes and the place was as quiet as the grave. But I knew that I was not in any grave because my nose was working just barely well enough to register the unmistakable pungent odor that only goes with hospitals.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George O. Smith
Date: 1956 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
Length: 96,976 words
Structure: 25 chapters, 2,212 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 explores themes typical of science fiction such as space travel and telepathy.
Adventure — The narrative involves a journey and the protagonist's quest, which are central elements of adventure stories.
Mystery — The plot includes elements of intrigue and the uncovering of secrets, which are characteristic of mystery genres.
Thriller — The story contains suspenseful and tense moments that are typical of thrillers.