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The Space Flame

By Alexander M. (Alexander Moore) Phillips

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Trapped on a spaceship, a lone officer fights against mutiny and devours flames that threaten to tear their reality apart.

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2020-03-31
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Summary

"The Space Flame" by Alexander M. Phillips is a thrilling science fiction story set in the vast expanse of space, where the crew of the spaceship "Denebola" faces unimaginable challenges. The story's central theme revolves around the themes of isolation and survival, highlighted when a mutiny erupts among the crew, and they encounter mysterious, flame-like entities with sinister intentions. Cargyle, the second officer, battles to survive as crew turns against crew. The flame beings are feeding on the ship. Cargyle partners with the captain and an astrophysicist, Markoe, in a race against time to neutralize the flames and save the ship before all hope is lost. This story blends suspense and fear of uncharted territories.

About the Author

Alexander Moore Phillips (1907–1991) was an American short story writer and novelist. He also worked as a topographical draftsman for a title insurance company. Phillips served in the U. S. Army from April, 1942 spending time in Egypt and Palestine. His short stories appeared in pulp magazines including Amazing Stories, Wonder Stories and Unknown. His novel, The Mislaid Charm, was published by Prime Press in 1947. He served as president of the Philadelphia Science Fiction Society.

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