Third From The Sun by Richard Matheson

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A scientist, sure that the planet is doomed to atomic extinction, prepares his family and their best friends to leave in a spaceship he has designed and built at the military base where he works.

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Scientist: Husband.
Wife: Scientist's wife.
Son: Scientist's son.
Daughter: Scientist's daughter.
Neighbour: Scientist's friend.
Wife: Neighbour's wife
Kids: Neighbours kids.

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“Escaping a known danger is highly advisable... if you can know the unknown danger ahead!”
“"This one, third from the sun?"”
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HIS EYES were open five seconds before the alarm was set to go off.

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Richard Matheson (Author)

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Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1950
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Page Count: 7

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