Project Gutenberg 2008-08-12 Public domain in the USA. 134 Schmitz, James H. 1911 1981 Schmitz, James Henry Finlay, Virgil 1914 1971 Finlay The Star Hyacinths Produced from Amazing Stories December 1961. Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Star Hyacinths" by James H. Schmitz is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around the aftermath of a grand heist involving the theft of precious star hyacinths from a remote asteroid shipping station, drawing readers into a thrilling narrative of intrigue, betrayal, and survival. The narrative weaves together the challenges faced by a castaway, a determined businessman, and a crew caught in a web of criminal schemes and hidden agendas. The plot follows Dasinger, who is on a quest to recover stolen star hyacinths after navigating through layers of deception and danger. He encounters a variety of characters, including Duomart Mines, a skilled pilot, and Dr. Egavine, a cunning partner with dubious motives. As they explore the derelict ship Antares where the treasure is reportedly hidden, they face the lethal remnants of a fear-inducing generator that eliminates anyone approaching the wreck. Throughout tense encounters with adversaries who wish to claim the treasure for themselves, the group must use their wits and resources to untangle the mysteries behind the heist and survive the threats posed by both the machine and the treacherous crew. Ultimately, the book delves into themes of greed and the consequences of betrayal, all set against a backdrop of captivating sci-fi elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). 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