Thief of Mars by Henry Hasse (1935)
The story takes place on the planet Mars, where a group of colonists have established a settlement. The protagonist, a skilled thief and smuggler, is hired by a wealthy patron to steal a valuable artifact from the Martian government. However, the mission goes awry when the protagonist discovers that the artifact holds the key to unlocking the secrets of the Martian environment, which could potentially give one side an advantage in a brewing conflict between Earth and Mars.
By Henry Hasse · First published 1935 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 9,753 words
First lines
Fate dealt Ron Jordan grim alternatives. death by decree of the Space Patrol, or murder at the hands of this ruthless Martian pirate.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Hasse
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Length: 9,753 words
- Structure: 1 section, 216 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set in space, involving space travel, Martian pirates, and futuristic technology, which are key elements of science fiction.
- Adventure — The plot follows Ron Jordan's dangerous mission to clear his brother's name, involving action-packed sequences and high-stakes encounters.
- Thriller — The narrative is filled with suspense and tension, particularly in the dueling scenes and the protagonist's efforts to outwit his adversaries.
- Crime — The story revolves around smuggling, false accusations, and the protagonist's quest for justice, which are central themes in crime fiction.
Tags
Science Fiction · Space Opera · Pulp Fiction · Adventure · Action · Mars Colonization · Alien Invasion · Human Evolution · Interplanetary Travel · Colonialism · Resistance Movement · Rebellion