The Passenger by Kenneth Harmon
The Passenger is a gripping psychological thriller about a young woman, Sarah, who is struggling to make sense of her life. After a traumatic event, Sarah finds herself on a train, heading to an unknown destination. As the train moves through the night, Sarah is haunted by memories of her past and the secrets she has kept. As Sarah's journey progresses, she discovers that the train is taking her to a place where she must confront her deepest fears and secrets. Along the way, she meets a mysterious stranger who may be the key to unlocking the truth about her past. As Sarah's journey continues, she must decide if she is brave enough to face the truth and take control of her future. The Passenger is a suspenseful and thought-provoking novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. It is a story of courage, redemption, and the power of the human spirit.
By Kenneth Harmon · First published 1954 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Adventure · 5,164 words
First lines
The transport swung past Centaurus on the last leg of her long journey to Sol. There was no flash, no roar as she swept across the darkness of space. As silent as a ghost, as quiet as a puff of moonlight she moved, riding the gravitational fields that spread like tangled, invisible spider webs between the stars.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Kenneth Harmon
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Adventure, Fiction
- Length: 5,164 words
- Structure: 1 section, 85 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Thriller — The Passenger is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of a man who is on the run from a mysterious pursuer. The novel is full of suspense and tension, making it a classic thriller.
- Mystery — The Passenger is a mystery novel that follows the story of a man who is trying to uncover the truth about his pursuer. The novel is full of twists and turns, making it a classic mystery.
- Adventure — The Passenger is an adventure novel that follows the story of a man who is on the run from a mysterious pursuer. The novel is full of action and excitement, making it a classic adventure story.
- Fiction — The Passenger is a work of fiction that follows the story of a man who is on the run from a mysterious pursuer. The novel is full of imaginative elements, making it a classic work of fiction.
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