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Leinster, Murray
1896
1975
Jenkins, Will
Jenkins, William Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald, William
Jenkins, Will F.
The Red Dust
Produced from January 1927 Amazing Stories
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"The Red Dust" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 20th century. This sequel to "The Mad Planet" continues the story in a distant future where humans navigate a perilous world populated by gigantic insects and toxic fungi. The protagonist, Burl, is depicted as a leader of a tribe of humans struggling for survival against immense threats, notably the sinister Red Dust that poses a deadly challenge to their existence. The opening of the story sets an atmospheric stage for Burl's journey, detailing the bizarre and hostile environment, teeming with colossal insects and hazardous fungi. It introduces Burl as a courageous yet naïve leader who has recently returned to his tribe, earning their admiration after killing a spider that threatened them. However, the danger from the emerging Red Dust looms, as destructive spores from the red mushrooms start to fill the air. Motivated by a mix of bravery, desperation, and the influence of his admiration for Saya, Burl begins to lead his tribe through their perilous surroundings, setting up a narrative filled with tension and the struggle for survival amidst both familiar dangers and newfound threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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