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A Place in the Sun

Stephen Marlowe

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A Place in the Sun

Stephen Marlowe

Adventure, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

A Place in the Sun is a mid-20th century science fiction short story by Stephen Marlowe, featuring Johnny Mayhem, a man who can inhabit various bodies. The narrative centers on Mayhem's urgent mission to save the spaceship 'Glory of the Galaxy' from colliding with the sun, while he navigates the challenges of controlling the body of Secret Service agent Larry Grange. The story explores themes of sacrifice, heroism, and human consciousness in a futuristic setting, highlighting the struggle against time and chaos aboard the ship.

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A science fiction adventure story written in the mid-20th century, likely during the 1950s. The book follows the exploit...

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A Place in the Sun is a 1951 American tragedy film based on the 1925 novel An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser and t...

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