Overlord of Colony Eight by Robert Silverberg
"Overlord of Colony Eight" by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. It explores themes of control and rebellion set against the backdrop of a colony on the jungle planet Damballa. The narrative primarily focuses on Jim Reese, who returns to his colony only to find that his friends have been transformed into mindless servants under the influence of a sinister scientist, Dr. Tersen. The story unfolds
as Reese discovers that a mysterious power has seized control of Colony Eight, transforming its inhabitants into obedient drones. After a month away in the jungle, he expects to reconcile with his love, Lois, only to find the colony in chaos and himself pursued by his former friends. Tersen's mind-control experiments pose a threat to Reese and Lois’s freedom and spark a desperate fight for survival. As Reese navigates treacherous encounters and uncovers the source of Tersen's control, he ultimately faces a climactic confrontation with the scientist. With a blend of tension, action, and emotional stakes, the narrative emphasizes the enduring power of love and the struggle against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Silverberg, Robert, 1935- |
|---|---|
| Title | Overlord of Colony Eight |
| Alternate Title | Overlord of Colony 8 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Life on other planets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65374 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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