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One Purple Hope!

One Purple Hope!

Henry Hasse

One Purple Hope! is a science fiction novella by Henry Hasse, written in the early 1950s. The story follows Joel Latham, an Earthman and tsith addict, as he navigates the grim realities of Venusport, struggling with his addiction and seeking redemption. After losing a valuable gem, the purple Josmian, Latham embarks on a perilous journey through the jungle to reclaim it, confronting both external dangers and his inner demons. The novella explores themes of addiction, despair, and the quest for hope amidst hopelessness.

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A science fiction novella written during the early 1950s. The narrative follows the tragic plight of Joel Latham, an Ear...

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Once he had been a tall, straight spaceman, free as the galaxies. Now Joel Latham was a tsith-addict, a beach-comber at...

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