"Out of the Sea" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction novel that throws a struggling reporter, Webb Fallon, into the heart of a bizarre crisis along the California coast. It is a story where monstrous sea creatures emerge from the ocean depths, stirring panic and destruction during a period of wartime unease. Fallon, facing his own struggles in a post-earthquake Los Angeles, encounters Joan Daniels, and together they navigate the ensuing chaos to uncover the truth behind the attacks. They discover that these creatures are biological weapons unleashed by Japan, twisting the natural order for the sake of war. Through thrilling events and compelling characters, the novel presents a narrative of human resilience, exploring themes of evolution, morality, and the sacrifices made in the face of unimaginable threats.
Out of the sea
By Leigh Brackett
In a world gripped by war, the desperate survival of humanity lies in the hands of two unlikely heroes as terrifying sea monsters rise, revealing a sinister plot to weaponize evolution itself.
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About the AuthorLeigh Douglass Brackett was an American author and screenwriter. Nicknamed "the Queen of Space Opera," she was one of the most prominent female writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. As a screenwriter, she was best known for her collaborations with director Howard Hawks, mainly writing Westerns and crime films. She also worked on an early draft of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), elements of which remained in the film; she died before it went into production.
Leigh Douglass Brackett was an American author and screenwriter. Nicknamed "the Queen of Space Opera," she was one of the most prominent female writers during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. As a screenwriter, she was best known for her collaborations with director Howard Hawks, mainly writing Westerns and crime films. She also worked on an early draft of The Empire Strikes Back (1980), elements of which remained in the film; she died before it went into production.
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