The Butterfly Kiss

The Butterfly Kiss is a science fiction novel by Arthur Dekker Savage, written in the early to mid-20th century. The story follows Sykin Supcel, a gifted individual, who is kidnapped by the hostile alien race Sur-Malic, prompting Dr. Horace Wilton, Chief Military Psychologist of the Solar Navy, to investigate. As Sy navigates his captivity, he collaborates with Arna, a mathematical prodigy, to sabotage the Sur-Malic's military plans, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and the moral dilemmas of war. The narrative combines action and emotional depth against a backdrop of interstellar conflict.