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Garrett, Randall
1927
1987
Garrett, Gordon Randall
Garret, Randall
Barretton, Grandall
Mitchell, Clyde
Burke, Ralph
Silverberg, Robert
1935
Knox, Calvin M.
Martin, Webber
Mitchell, Clyde
Jarvis, E. K.
Burke, Ralph
Terry, W. E.
1921
1992
Terry, Willis E.
Terry, Bill
Bleekman's Planet
By Garrett and Silverberg, writing under the pseudonym "Ivar Jorgensen," according to the Internet Speculative Fiction Database.
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"Bleekman's Planet" by Ivar Jorgensen is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows MacKenzie Thornwald, a retired Interstellar Policeman who arrives on the newly colonized Bleekman's Planet, only to find himself embroiled in a dark and oppressive regime ruled by Governor Lloyd Henderson. The narrative examines themes of corruption, power, and survival in a frontier world marked by danger and intrigue. The tale begins with Thornwald's jarring welcome to Bleekman's Planet as he swiftly encounters hostility and injustice, leading to his arrest by the local authorities. Despite the rough treatment, he quickly plots his escape and sets out to reclaim his lost property—including his crucial prosthetic arm—while uncovering the extent of Henderson’s tyrannical control over the planet. As Thornwald aligns with his fellow inmates and uses his cunning and combat skills, he must confront not only the corrupt officials but also his own limitations as a one-armed man. Ultimately, he takes a stand against Henderson, rallying for the freedom of Bleekman's Planet and seeking justice, all while leveraging his unique circumstances to his advantage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Life on other planets -- Fiction
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