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Piper, H. Beam
1904
1964
Piper, Henry Beam
Piper, Horace Beam
McGuire, John J. (John Joseph)
1917
1981
McGuire, John Joseph
Hunter Patrol
Produced from Amazing Stories May 1959.
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"Hunter Patrol" by H. Beam Piper and John J. McGuire is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around themes of war, time travel, and the quest for peace, focusing on a soldier navigating a complex future shaped by an authoritarian regime. The narrative engages with the implications of advanced technology in warfare and the potential for an individual's impact on the fabric of history. The plot follows Captain Fred Benson, who is thrust into a futuristic world where he discovers the United Nations is governed by a man called The Guide, who rules with an iron fist while promoting ideals of beauty and peace at a dire moral cost. As Benson grapples with his role in this new world, he meets a group of individuals determined to resist The Guide's oppressive regime. They harness time-travel technology to bring Benson from his contemporaneous war into their era, hoping he can assassinate The Guide and free humanity from tyranny. Yet, upon becoming embroiled in this conflict, Benson must confront not only the moral complexities of violence in pursuit of peace but also the unforeseen consequences of wielding such power. Ultimately, the narrative explores the cyclical nature of violence and authority, leading to a dramatic realization of who now holds true power in this dystopian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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