Planet of Peril

Name: Planet of Peril
Author: Otis Adelbert Kline

The story follows the adventures of two Earthmen, Captain Eric Carstairs and his friend, Professor John Taine, as they travel to the planet of Peril, located in the star system of Alpha Centauri. The planet is inhabited by a race of intelligent, humanoid aliens called the Perilians, who are ruled by a cruel and oppressive tyrant, the Grand Khan. The two Earthmen soon find themselves embroiled in a struggle to overthrow the Grand Khan and free the Perilians from his tyranny. Along the way, they must battle giant monsters, face off against powerful enemies, and discover the secrets of the mysterious planet. With the help of their newfound allies, they must find a way to save the planet and its people from the Grand Khan's tyranny.

By Otis Adelbert Kline · First published 1929 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 19 chapters · 51,590 words

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Robert Ellsmore Grandon stifled a yawn with difficulty as the curtain went down on the first act of _Don Giovanni_ and wondered what was the matter. It wasn't that opera bored him, or that tonight's performance was inferior; in fact, what he had been able to give his attention to struck him as being among the best performances he had seen. But something was distracting him, something he could not put his finger on; and the effort to keep his attention on the music and the performers was tiring him. Perhaps it was just one of those days, he thought.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Otis Adelbert Kline
Date: 1929 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Length: 51,590 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 1,782 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Science Fiction — The title 'Planet of Peril' suggests a story set in a science fiction universe, likely involving interplanetary travel and exploration.
Adventure — The title 'Planet of Peril' implies a story of adventure and danger, likely involving a quest or mission of some kind.
Fantasy — Otis Adelbert Kline was a prolific writer of fantasy and science fiction, so it is likely that this book contains elements of both genres.
Mystery — The title 'Planet of Peril' implies a story of mystery and intrigue, likely involving a puzzle or secret to be uncovered.