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FIRST LENSMAN - A Positronic Book
Paperback
Series: Lensman, Book 2
ISBN13: 9781515461227
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Jul 20 2023
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
First Lensman reveals the moment when the Lensman concept becomes more than theory-and when individual destiny is irrevocably bound to the fate of the galaxy. As the hidden war shaping interstellar history intensifies, Kimball Kinnison's training and experiences prepare him for a role no one has fully defined before. When he becomes the first human to operate as a true Lensman, he steps into a position that carries immense power, responsibility, and danger. Armed with the Lens and guided by intelligences older and more far-reaching than humanity itself, Kinnison begins to confront enemies whose plans span civilizations and whose influence cannot be met by force alone. E. E. Doc Smith deepens the Lensman saga by shifting focus from institutions and fleets to the transformation of the individual. Espionage, infiltration, and mental combat take center stage as the conflict moves into realms where secrecy and intelligence are as decisive as firepower. Each mission brings Kinnison closer to understanding that the war is not merely physical, but evolutionary-testing whether emerging species are capable of wielding power without destroying themselves. First Lensman stands as a crucial bridge in the Lensman series, marking the transition from organized defense to mythic guardianship, and setting the stage for the epic escalation that will follow.
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