A Madman on Board

Name: A Madman on Board
Author: Robert Silverberg

By Robert Silverberg

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A former engineer wakes to find himself shanghaied onto an orbital wheel where condemned men are forced to tend a radioactive jetroom that will slowly destroy their bodies. Realizing an ultronic door is one he helped design, he exploits its emergency hatch to lead a breakout, sparking violent clashes with station guards as he flees through the satellite’s corridors. Interleaving tense action, technical problem-solving, and the protagonist’s remorse over past drinking and loss, the narrative contrasts the claustrophobia of enforced labor and decay with the bleak, distant beauty of Earth seen from a hundred thousand miles away.

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Robert Silverberg

Robert Silverberg is a prominent American science fiction author known for his prolific output and imaginative storytelling. His career spans several decades, during which he has explored a wide range of themes, including the complexities of human nature and the implications of advanced technology. Silverberg's notable works include 'A Madman on Board' and 'Birds of a Feather,' both of which showcase his ability to blend speculative ideas with rich character development. He has also contributed to the genre through essays and critical works, such as 'Drug Themes in Science Fiction,' reflecting his deep engagement with the cultural aspects of science fiction. Silverberg's influence continues to resonate within the literary community.