"Derelict" by Alan Edward Nourse is a science fiction novel that centers on a remote satellite station's crew who are thrust into a crisis when a mysterious spaceship appears. The crew's ambition and loyalty are tested as they try to uncover the secrets of the derelict vessel amidst rising tensions, especially between the captain who seeks fame and the second-in-command. An engineer and the second-in-command venture onto the ship, finding the remains of an alien crew and sparking questions about the ship's mission and exposing a hidden mystery. Self-preservation and the greater good come to a head when the captain's desires jeopardize their safety. The story balances the excitement of exploration with themes of morality, authority, and survival.
Derelict
By Alan Edward Nourse
In the depths of space, a remote crew's discovery of a mysterious abandoned ship ignites a desperate fight for survival, exposing the dark side of ambition and forcing a choice between personal freedom and the safety of all.
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2010-04-13
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About the AuthorAlan Edward Nourse was an American science fiction writer and physician. He wrote both juvenile and adult science fiction, as well as nonfiction works about medicine and science. His SF works sometimes focused on medicine and/or psionics.
Alan Edward Nourse was an American science fiction writer and physician. He wrote both juvenile and adult science fiction, as well as nonfiction works about medicine and science. His SF works sometimes focused on medicine and/or psionics.
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