A Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster
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About this eBook
| Author | Leinster, Murray, 1896-1975 |
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| Title | A Matter of Importance |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science Fiction September 1959. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Matter of Importance" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novella originally published in the late 1950s. The story revolves around the routine operations of space police who respond to emergencies in an interstellar setting, particularly focusing on the incident involving the passenger ship "Cerberus". As the plot unfolds, the narrative explores themes of duty, identity, and the complexities of handling unexpected situations in a futuristic universe where interactions with alien cultures and the remnants of past conflicts shape the actions of its characters. The plot follows Sergeant Madden, who is preparing to retire but is suddenly thrust into a critical mission when the "Cerberus" sends a distress signal. His son’s fiancée is aboard the ship, heightening the stakes personally for him. As Madden investigates the strange circumstances surrounding the ship's disappearance, it leads him to uncover the presence of the Huks, an alien race that had previously clashed with humanity but seems to have re-emerged. The sergeant navigates a blend of routine policing and extraordinary circumstances, ultimately leading to a negotiation with the Huks that seeks to establish a new understanding between the two species while ensuring the safety of the "Cerberus" and its passengers. The story culminates in an exploration of cooperation and the often blurred lines between perception and reality in interspecies relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23636 |
| Release Date | Nov 26, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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