General Max Shorter
General Max Shorter is a science fiction novel by Kris Neville, written in the early 1960s. The story follows General Shorter as he leads a mission to colonize the distant planet Miracastle, grappling with the moral implications of colonization and the impact on an indigenous alien civilization. The narrative examines themes of duty, sacrifice, and the ethical dilemmas faced by military leaders, culminating in a crisis that questions the cost of human ambition and progress.
