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Altar the thief, a man of mystery and secret master of a gaudily decadent world.... a gargantuan spaceship designed to span civilisations... a desperate plunge into the heart of the sun... just the basic ingredients of the volcanic recipe that produces Charles L. Harness's shattering masterpiece.
Is The Paradox Men appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This 1950s science fiction novel combines adventure, mystery, and high-concept physics with a roguish protagonist. Some moderate action violence and period-appropriate mild content; suitable for mature middle schoolers and up.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.
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Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy classic science fiction adventures with mysteries, space travel, and mind-bending paradoxes will find this engaging.