Murder on Mars facts for kids
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| Author | Hugh Walters |
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| Cover artist | David Knight |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A |
| Genre | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | Faber |
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Publication date
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1975 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 131 |
| ISBN | 0-571-10717-6 |
| OCLC | 3065278 |
| 823/.9/1J | |
| Preceded by | Tony Hale, Space Detective |
| Followed by | The Caves of Drach |
Murder on Mars is an exciting science fiction novel written for young readers. It's the sixteenth book in Hugh Walters' popular Chris Godfrey of U.N.E.X.A. series. Published in the UK by Faber in 1975, this book takes a different turn from earlier stories. Instead of focusing on space exploration, it dives into a thrilling detective mystery.
Contents
Unraveling the Martian Mystery
This book is special because it's one of the first in the series to become a detective story. The main characters, who usually explore space, now have to solve a puzzling case. It combines the excitement of outer space with the challenge of a whodunit.
The Strange Discovery on Mars
The story begins in a large crater on Mars, the red planet. Here, something unexpected and serious has happened. An engineer from the Mars Base, a human outpost on the planet, is found dead. His special spacesuit, which protects him from the harsh Martian environment, has been slashed. This discovery immediately raises questions: What happened? And who is responsible?
The Investigation Begins
The team from U.N.E.X.A., including Morrey Kant, Serge Smyslov, and Tony Hale, are tasked with finding answers. They have many people to talk to at the Mars Base. Each person might know something important or even be involved. The investigators must carefully interview everyone, looking for clues and inconsistencies in their stories.
Finding a Suspect
As Morrey, Serge, and Tony ask questions, they start to piece together what might have happened. Their detective work helps them narrow down the list of possible suspects. Soon, they identify one person who seems to be the most likely culprit. It looks like they might have solved the mystery.
Tony's Dangerous Plan
However, Tony Hale isn't convinced. Even though the evidence points to a prime suspect, Tony has a strong feeling that they haven't found the real person behind the engineer's death. He believes there's more to the story. Because of his doubts, Tony decides to take a big risk. He comes up with a daring and dangerous plan to uncover the truth and find the actual killer. This risky move could put him in danger, but he's determined to solve the mystery for good.
