Alien Equivalent

Name: Alien Equivalent
Author: Richard Rein Smith

By Richard Rein Smith

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A struggling Earth colonist on Mars has finally saved the fare to return home but faces economic traps that keep workers stranded; after a violent robbery at a spaceport he persuades his assailant to let him try to win enough money in a risky, illicit Martian gambling contest. The plot follows his navigation of hostile urban landscapes, tense cross-cultural encounters with a fading native people, and the moral and pragmatic choices driven by colonial inequality and the desperate longing to reunite with family.

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Richard Rein Smith

Richard Rein Smith was an American author known for his contributions to the genre of speculative fiction. His works often explore themes of crime, human psychology, and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Among his notable titles is "Alien Equivalent," which delves into the intricacies of communication and understanding across different beings. Smith's writing is characterized by a blend of suspense and thought-provoking scenarios, as seen in other works like "No Hiding Place" and "The Snare." His stories invite readers to reflect on the nature of humanity and the challenges of existence.