Alcatraz of the Starways

"Alcatraz of the Starways" by Albert dePina, is a science fiction tale set on Venus, where Mark Denning must survive a harsh prison swamp alongside dangerous convicts. Working as a pearl harvester, Mark faces death daily within the swamp's muck, leading him to seek answers and an escape. Along the way, he joins forces with Aladdo, a winged Venusian who teaches him the ropes and helps him navigate the politics that got him captured. The story explores the desire for freedom, revealing a struggle against Earth’s control and hints at a growing rebellion, painting a picture of a solar system on the edge of revolution.

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