Occasion. for Disaster by Laurence M. Janifer

The novel explores the intersection of politics and technology through a catastrophic event that threatens global stability. A group of individuals with unique skills must navigate the consequences of their actions to prevent further devastation. The story delves into themes of power, responsibility, and the ethics of scientific advancement.

By Laurence M. Janifer · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 17 chapters · 89,313 words

First lines

_A very small slip, at just the wrong place, can devastate / any enterprise. One tiny transistor can go wrong. and / ruin a multi-million dollar missile. Which would be one way / to stop the missiles._

"_We must remember not to judge any public servant by any / one act, and especially should we beware of attacking the / men who are merely the occasions and not the causes of / disaster._" / Theodore Roosevelt

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Laurence M. Janifer
• Date: 1958 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Dystopian
• Length: 89,313 words
• Structure: 17 chapters, 2,399 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The plot involves speculative elements and futuristic scenarios that are characteristic of the science fiction genre.
• Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and peril, typical of adventure stories.
• Thriller — The story features suspenseful situations and high stakes that create a thrilling atmosphere.
• Drama — The themes explore human emotions and relationships, which are central to dramatic storytelling.

Tags

Science Fiction · Space Opera · Adventure · Humor · Satire · Social Commentary · Politics · Government Corruption · Alien Invasion · Intergalactic Politics · Dystopia · Utopia

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII

More by Laurence M. Janifer

• Wizard (1960)
• Brain Twister (1962)
• The Impossibles (1954)
• Charley De Milo (1958)
• Mex (1958)
• Hex (1959)
• Lost in Translation (1967)
• Sight Gag (1958)
• All works by Laurence M. Janifer