First Lensman
Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · October 9, 2023
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- Who it’s for
- For readers interested in a galactic patrol defending civilization from evil
- Themes
- Protecting civilization from evil, Telepathic communication, Corruption and the pursuit of power
- Genres
- Space Opera, Sci-Fi Adventure, Alien Contact
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Virgil Samms has a dream. He wants to establish the Galactic Patrol to protect civilization from the forces of evil. Samms is guided to Arisia, a previously unapproachable planet, where he is greeted by a benevolent and telepathic Arisian who presents him with a Lens. It gives its wearer the ability to communicate telepathically with any being or animal with a mind. The Lens underlies all the remaining stories in the series.
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Samms is charged with locating all Lens worthy individuals and directing them to Arisia to have their own Lens bestowed upon them. Samms and his team seek out corruption and evil wherever it may be. But before they can they must face a dangerous foe on their home world who means to keep power by any means necessary.
Who it’s for
- For readers interested in a galactic patrol defending civilization from evil
- For readers drawn to telepathic powers and the search for worthy Lens bearers
Where it sits
| Space Opera | 100% |
|---|---|
| Sci-Fi Adventure | 46% |
| Alien Contact | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Sci-Fi Adventure
- Space Opera
- Alien Contact
- Authors
- E. E. "Doc" Smith
- Publisher
- Start Publishing LLC
- Published
- October 9, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Protecting civilization from evil · Telepathic communication · Corruption and the pursuit of power
- Reading lane
- Sci-Fi Adventure