"Doorway to Kal-Jmar" by Damon Knight is a science fiction tale about the ruthless Syme Rector's obsessive quest to plunder the ancient Martian city of Kal-Jmar, which pushes him to the limits. Set on Mars, the story unfolds as Rector, a feared outlaw, joins forces with physicist Harold Tate who holds the key to overcoming Kal-Jmar's advanced defenses. Their journey across the harsh Martian terrain is fraught with peril, as they confront environmental challenges and rumors of mysterious Martians guarding their ancestral home. Ultimately, Rector's insatiable greed becomes his undoing within the city's walls, when he is brutally betrayed by a robotic servant designed to feed both Martian masters and humans, sealing his fate in a poignant twist.
Doorway to Kal-Jmar
By Damon Knight
On a desolate Mars, a dangerous outlaw's relentless pursuit of a mythical city's riches ends in a deadly encounter with its ancient guardians.
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2020-10-06
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About the AuthorDamon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He is the author of "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm.
Damon Francis Knight was an American science fiction author, editor, and critic. He is the author of "To Serve Man", a 1950 short story adapted for The Twilight Zone. He was married to fellow writer Kate Wilhelm.
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