Rescue Mission

di Robert Silverberg (Autore)

Scott Miller, 2022

Rescue Mission is a tense, fast-paced adventure set on the brutal planet Mordarga, where Earth intelligence agent Rick Mason must save his telepathically linked partner, Klon Darra, before the Mordargans extract deadly secrets. What begins as a straightforward rescue spirals into a dangerous journey through alien streets, hostile customs, and a mind-bending confrontation with a telepathic adversary. Mason battles not only towering alien warriors, but also the guilt and doubt that threaten to derail his mission. Silverberg builds the tension beautifully, folding together action, psychology, and alien-world intrigue. As Mason pushes deeper into the heart of Mordargan power, he discovers deception, manipulation, and a trap that turns his own instincts against him. The story unfolds with sharp pacing and clever twists, making this a gripping early example of Silverberg’s gift for tight, character-driven science fiction. Robert Silverberg is one of the most influential voices in 20th-century science fiction. Born in 1935, he became known for his remarkable versatility and productivity, writing adventure tales, speculative social commentary, and deeply psychological SF. With a career spanning decades and hundreds of stories, he helped shape the evolution of the genre through both his early pulp-era work and his later, more literary masterpieces. Silverberg has earned numerous Hugo and Nebula Awards and remains a towering figure whose imagination continues to inspire new generations. His early fiction, like Rescue Mission, shows the seeds of what would become a legendary career—an ability to craft fast-moving stories with big ideas simmering just beneath the surface.

• Autore: Robert Silverberg
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:29:07
• Anno edizione: 2022
• Editore: Scott Miller
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798822635043