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The Masked World is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williamson, Jack (1908–2006).
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"The Masked World" by Jack Williamson is a science fiction novel that was likely written in the early 1960s. The story delves into humanity's encounters with alien worlds and, specifically, the harrowing challenges posed by an unknown, deadly planet that conceals its true nature behind a facade of monstrous plant life. The primary focus of the novel revolves around genetic exploration and the danger of misunderstanding alien biology. In this gripping tale, a team of astronauts embarks on a mission to unravel the fate of six previous expeditions that mysteriously vanished on a sinister planet. Led by Lance Llandark, who harbors deep personal grief over the loss of his wife, the crew discovers a grotesque plant guarding her remains, a revelation that leads them to uncover a coded message hidden within the plant's bizarre genetic structure. As they decode this message, they learn of the relentless and deceptive nature of the planet's life forms, warning them to escape before it's too late. The narrative is tense and suspenseful, highlighting themes of loss, survival, and the perilous curiosity that drives humanity to explore the unknown.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Masked World
- Author credits: Williamson, Jack (1908–2006)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Life on other planets -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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