The Gland Men of the Island by Malcolm Afford
The Gland Men of the Island is a science fiction novel by Malcolm Afford. It tells the story of a group of scientists who are sent to a remote island to investigate a mysterious phenomenon. The island is inhabited by a strange race of people known as the Gland Men, who possess a unique ability to manipulate their own biology. The scientists soon discover that the Gland Men are not only capable of manipulating their own biology, but also that of other creatures on the island. As the scientists delve deeper into the secrets of the Gland Men, they uncover a sinister plot that could have devastating consequences for the entire world. With the help of the Gland Men, the scientists must find a way to stop the plot before it is too late.
By Malcolm Afford · First published 1931 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Mystery · 4 chapters · 10,646 words
First lines
To many who read my account of our amazing adventure on the island of the Gland Men, it will serve as just another illustration of how devious is the path of science. It will illustrate also how, from the darkness that girds it round, terrible possibilities loom black and menacing, terrifying those daring enough to wander from the beaten track.
Another, and I fear greater, section of my readers may harbour no such sentiments, labelling the whole as a tissue of preposterous lies, but to those who condemn me, I say this. Take the facts--meagre, garbled-- as they appeared in the newspapers and attempt to account for them in any other way. There is only one answer. It is impossible.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Malcolm Afford
- Date: 1931 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy
- Length: 10,646 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 182 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title suggests a story of exploration and discovery, as the protagonist(s) explore the island and its inhabitants.
- Science Fiction — The presence of 'Gland Men' suggests a futuristic or fantastical element to the story, which is a common element of science fiction.
- Mystery — The protagonist(s) may be tasked with uncovering the secrets of the island and its inhabitants, creating a sense of mystery and suspense.
- Fantasy — The presence of 'Gland Men' suggests a fantastical element to the story, which is a common element of fantasy.
Tags
science fiction · dystopia · island · gland · biotechnology · human experimentation · survival · adventure · mystery · suspense · society · ethics
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Gland Men of the Island
- Chapter 2: A Place of Terror
- Chapter 3: A Gigantic Scheme
- Chapter 4: Awaiting the Storm