The Great Secret: An Intergalactic Tale of Madness, Obsession, and Startling Revelations

by L. Ron Hubbard

Book Overview

Women. Liquor. Power. Women. Liquor. Power. That is Fanner Marston's mantra--his reason for being--and while he knows a little about the first and a lot about the second, he may well be on the verge... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592123716
• ISBN13: 9781592123711
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Galaxy Press (CA)
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Mix of good sci-fi shorts

This is a few short stories bundled together, each independent. The first story was my favorite, with a great last sentence (won't spoil it for you). A man seeks the "great secret" of a old, advanced civilization in an abandoned city that will bring him riches. Which of course, is not quite what he expects. Any one of these short stories would win a modern sci fi contest, no problem. Amazingly timeless. Recommended.

Unexpected ending

This story took me by surprise. From the moment I started to read it, I knew something was up and this propelled me through the story. You will not forget this sci-fi pulp classic.