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Med Service

1957

Murray Leinster

Med Service

Med Service

Murray Leinster

1957

Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Published in 1957, 'Med Service' by Murray Leinster is a science fiction novel that follows Calhoun, a Med Ship pilot, on a health inspection mission to the colony planet Maris III. He confronts a deadly plague that has ravaged the local population, uncovering deeper mysteries as he navigates hostile inhabitants and strange behaviors. The narrative blends adventure with medical science, highlighting the challenges faced by the Interstellar Medical Service in combating epidemics across colonized worlds. This work is notable for its exploration of space medicine and the complexities of human interaction with alien environments.

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A science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. It follows the story of Calhoun, a Med Ship pilot on a routine health...

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