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Mullen, Stanley
1911
1974
Vestal, Herman B.
1916
2007
Vestal, H. B. (Herman B.)
Vestal, Herman Beeson
Beeson
The Pit of Nympthons
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"The Pit of Nympthons" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set on Venus, the story delves into the uncharted territories of the planet, particularly the ominous Tihar Forest, where strange mutations have taken hold of the flora and fauna. The narrative primarily revolves around Kial Nasron, a headstrong girl determined to rescue her sister after an ill-fated space liner crashes on Venus, and Craig Alston, a convict familiar with the dangers of the forest, who reluctantly joins her quest. In "The Pit of Nympthons," Kial Nasron seeks the truth behind her sister Annelle’s disappearance following the crash of the "Krajulla". She persuades Alston, a convict with knowledge of the perilous Tihar Forest, to assist her in a hostile jungle filled with mutant plants and predatory creatures, as well as clues about her sister's current state. As Alston and Kial venture deeper into this alien territory, they uncover a sentient forest that has become a formidable force, threatening their very existence. The plot weaves themes of survival, betrayal, and the exploration of the unknown, culminating in a clash against a monstrous entity that symbolizes the darkest aspects of nature altered by atomic devastation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Science fiction
Missing persons -- Fiction
Adventure stories
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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