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The Last Two Alive!
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Coppel, Alfred, 1921-2004
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Last Two Alive!" by Alfred Coppel is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story unfolds in a galaxy ruled by the tyrannical Tetrarchy of the Thirty Suns, exploring themes of rebellion, tyranny, and the impact of war on civilization. The narrative centers on Aram Jerrold, a rebel officer, and his journey through political intrigue and existential struggle as he and a companion attempt to save something vital from the impending destruction of their civilization. The plot begins with Aram Jerrold facing a death sentence for treason after an ill-fated rebellion against the government. Throughout the story, he grapples with betrayal, particularly from Deve Jennet, a woman he once loved and who has ties to the oppressive regime. As they navigate the treacherous political landscape, they uncover a horrific plan by Provincial Governor Santane to unleash biological weaponry that could devastate their galaxy. Coppel weaves a tale of survival and the fight against tyranny, culminating in a desperate confrontation with Santane as a full-blown galactic war looms. Ultimately, the narrative explores humanity's resilience and the cost of power, leaving readers pondering the fate of civilization amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2021-03-08
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