The Einstein See-Saw
The narrative follows Tony Costello, a once-prominent engineer for a bootlegging operation, who finds himself in a precarious situation after law enforcement dismantles the criminal organization he worked for. Struggling to adapt to a legitimate life, Tony discovers a mysterious desk filled with scientific papers that lead him to explore the concept of tensors and the manipulation of space. As he delves deeper into his studies, he inadvertently creates a method to shift objects through hyperspace, resulting in a series of bizarre safe disappearances across the city. Each safe vanishes without a trace, replaced by seemingly random objects, causing panic among the public and drawing the attention of the police and media. Phil Hurren, a reporter, is assigned to cover the safe disappearances and becomes suspicious of Tony's involvement. His investigation leads him to Ione Bloomsbury, the daughter of a physicist who has been experimenting with tensors. Ione reveals that her father's work has inadvertently contributed to the phenomenon of the disappearing safes, as they are linked to the manipulation of space. Phil and Ione decide to investigate Tony's laboratory together, where they are confronted by Tony himself, who captures them at gunpoint. In a twist of fate, Tony activates his device, sending them into hyperspace, a realm where they encounter strange sights and creatures. They realize they must find a way back to their own space, leading to a desperate plan involving the very safe that Tony has been using to store his ill-gotten gains. Through a series of trials, they manage to manipulate the vines and objects in hyperspace to create a sling effect that propels the safe back into their dimension. As they oscillate between spaces, they witness various surreal landscapes and creatures, ultimately leading to a climactic moment where they return to Tony's laboratory just as it is collapsing under the strain of his experiments. The story concludes with the police raiding the lab, discovering the chaos left behind by Tony's reckless scientific endeavors, and the implication that Phil and Ione's resourcefulness has not only saved them but also brought an end to Tony's dangerous experiments. The narrative intertwines themes of scientific exploration, the consequences of ambition, and the intersection of crime and innovation, culminating in a thrilling adventure through the unknown.
By Miles J. Breuer · First published 1940 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 5 chapters · 10,996 words
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[Sidenote: In their pursuit of an unscrupulous scientist, Phil and Ione are swung into hyperspace -- marooned in a realm of strange sights and shapes.]
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Miles J. Breuer
- Date: 1940 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Thriller
- Length: 10,996 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 186 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book explores advanced scientific concepts such as tensors, hyperspace, and the manipulation of space, which are central to the plot and themes.
- Adventure — The protagonists embark on a thrilling journey through hyperspace, facing dangers and challenges that drive the narrative forward.
- Mystery — The plot revolves around the mysterious disappearances of safes and the investigation into their cause, creating suspense and intrigue.
- Fantasy — The existence of alternate dimensions and surreal creatures introduces fantastical elements that challenge the boundaries of reality.
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Science Fiction · Utopian · Satire · Social Commentary · Philosophical · Humorous · Speculative · Futuristic · Dystopian Elements · Critique of Capitalism · Commentary on Human Nature · Psychological Insight
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- _vanishing Valuables_
- _the Lady of the Picture_
- _marooned in Hyperspace_
- _the Reversible Equation_