Operation Haystack: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Operation Haystack is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Herbert, Frank (1920–1986).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Operation Haystack" by Frank Herbert is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story explores themes of political intrigue and genetic manipulation set against a backdrop of galactic governance. It revolves around a covert investigation into a conspiracy that threatens the stability of the Galactic League, utilizing elements of suspense and unexpected alliances as its central narrative. The plot follows Lewis Orne, an I-A operative who survives a near-fatal injury while uncovering a militant faction on the planet Heleb, where an all-female ruling caste has been manipulating the sex of offspring and raising a male slave army. After a long convalescence, Orne is tasked with infiltrating the home of the High Commissioner of Marak, Ipscott Bullone, under the guise of a guest due to family connections. As he seeks to gather intel on suspected conspirators within Bullone's family, Orne finds himself drawn to Diana Bullone, complicating his mission. The story culminates in a tense confrontation where the deeper implications of a long-standing secret society are revealed, forcing Orne to confront familial loyalties and political ethics amidst efforts to avert another galactic war.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Operation Haystack
- Author credits: Herbert, Frank (1920–1986)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Conspiracies -- Fiction
- Science fiction, American
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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