The Getaway Special
The Getaway Special by Jerry Oltion, published by Macmillan in September 2003, is a science fiction novel that explores themes of intergalactic travel and the consequences of scientific innovation. The story follows Allen Meisner, a member of the International Network of Scientists Against Nuclear Extermination, who creates a hyperdrive engine intended to make space travel accessible. However, after a demonstration goes awry, he discovers the complexities and dangers of his invention as chaos ensues on Earth, with governments bracing for conflict over this newfound power.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the challenges of harnessing advanced technology, as Allen and his shuttle pilot, Judy Gallagher, embark on a quest to save humanity. Their journey involves constructing a spacecraft from unconventional materials and seeking habitable planets, accompanied by unique allies, including an intelligent butterfly and a temperamental tree. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English, offering a blend of adventure and speculative fiction that reflects the intricate relationship between scientific ambition and societal impact.
Official synopsis Publisher
In the tradition of Poul Anderson’s Operation Chaos, Jerry Oltion, a rising star of science fiction and a Nebula Award-winning author, returns with a novel of intergalactic travel, a mad scientist, and otherworldly allies.
Allen Meisner is a member of INSANE, the International Network of Scientists Against Nuclear Extermination. A card-carrying mad scientist, he develops a hyperdrive engine capable of taking anyone to the stars for just a few dollars. But after a demonstration aboard a space ship goes awry, Allen learns that there’s no such thing as a free ride.
Allen’s ideas do not have quite the effect he desires. While the ability to travel great distances excites some, it terrifies others. Earth is in chaos as governments prepare for war to control this unleashed power. With everyone waiting for the bomb-now propelled by hyperdrive-to fall, Allen and his shuttle pilot, Judy Gallagher, look for a way to save humanity.
With electronic parts from Radio Shack and a plastic septic tank from a lumberyard, they build their own spacecraft and go in search of habitable planets. Armed with new allies, an intelligent butterfly, and a temperamental tree, they return to Earth for a final showdown between fear and freedom.
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