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Mullen, Stanley
1911
1974
McWilliams, Al
1916
1993
McWilliams, Alden Spurr
McWilliams, A.
Lady Into Hell-Cat
Produced from Planet Stories Spring 1949
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"Lady Into Hell-Cat" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novel published in the late 1940s. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic space setting, where the protagonist, S.P. Agent Lee Heydrick, embarks on a mission to apprehend a red Martian woman named Ria Tarsen, accused of murdering a high-ranking official. The story explores themes of deceit, loyalty, politics, and the complexities of personal relationships amidst the chaotic backdrop of interplanetary intrigue. The plot follows Heydrick's hazardous journey through the gritty environment of Ganymede, where he encounters Ria, the enigmatic and seemingly innocent woman linked to a larger conspiracy involving the Wildings, a group of rebels opposing the ruling Red Scientists. As Heydrick navigates the underworld to capture Ria, tensions rise, leading to unexpected alliances and confrontations. Despite their opposing roles, a bond develops between Heydrick and Ria, complicated by her innocence in the crime she's accused of and their growing attraction. The story culminates in a conflict that challenges the established political order, forcing Heydrick to make difficult choices as he realizes that the truth might be more nuanced than he initially believed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Adventure stories
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Ganymede (Satellite) -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
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