영어로 읽는 공상과학 소설 _ 알지스 버드리스의 냉혹한 행성들
Blood on my jets는 Algis Budrys가 1953년 Rocket Stories, July에 출간한 공상과학 소설입니다.
Algis Budrys는 리투아니아 태생의 미국 SF 작가이자 평론가로, 1931년 리투아니아에서 태어나 2018년에 세상을 떠났습니다. 그의 작품은 1950년대와 60년대 SF 황금기에 큰 영향을 미쳤으며, 날카로운 심리적 통찰력과 독창적인 아이디어로 잘 알려져 있습니다.
Budrys의 대표작으로는 소설 (Who?,1958)와 (Rogue Moon,1960)이 있습니다.
또한 그는 SF 비평 분야에서도 활발히 활동하였으며, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction 을 비롯한 여러 잡지에 비평 글을 기고했습니다. Budrys는 SF 장르에서 독특한 관점과 깊이 있는 주제 의식을 통해 대중과 평론가들로부터 찬사를 받으며 현대 SF 문학의 기틀을 다진 인물로 평가받습니다.

Science Fiction in English _ Blood on my jets by Algis Budrys
Blood on my jets is a science fiction novel by Algis Budrys, published in Rocket Stories, July, 1953.
Algis Budrys was a Lithuanian-born American science fiction writer and critic who was born in Lithuania in 1931 and passed away in 2018. His works were a major influence on the golden age of science fiction in the 1950s and 1960s, and are known for their sharp psychological insight and original ideas.
Budrys's most notable works include the novels Who? (1958) and Rogue Moon (1960).
He was also active in the field of science fiction criticism, contributing critical articles to several magazines, including The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Budrys is widely regarded as a founding figure of modern science fiction literature, having been praised by the public and critics for his unique perspective and deep thematic awareness in the science fiction genre.

Summary
They were the hired gun-rabble of the System, engaged in the dirtiest, most thankless racket in all the worlds. But Ash Holcomb was doing all right, until the girl walked out of his past with high stakes in her pockets and murder in her eyes!

"Blood on my jets" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of space travel, the story revolves around Ash Holcomb, a Detached Operative amidst the chaos of post-war criminal activities in the universe. The narrative delves into themes of betrayal, loyalty, and the quest for power, exploring the gritty underbelly of interplanetary life. The plot follows Ash Holcomb, who, while trying to distance himself from his violent past and seeking some semblance of a normal life, is unexpectedly drawn back into the fray when an old acquaintance, Pat McKay, reappears. She presents a tantalizing job opportunity that beckons Ash to take part in a high-stakes maneuver involving a powerful spaceship and the dangerous factions at play. As Ash navigates the treachery of his old life, he finds himself embroiled in a conflict with his former friend, Harry Thorsten, who has plans to exploit a new hyperspatial drive to change the balance of power in the universe. The intertwining fates of Ash, Pat, and Thorsten lead to a dramatic climax that forces Ash to confront both his past and the implications of his choices. The vivid action and complex character relationships make the book a gripping tale within the realm of science fiction.

Contents
CHAPTER I. Rocket Row is the Joy Street of three planets
CHAPTER II. Mort Weidmann was the same Captain Weidmann
CHAPTER III. I remember lying on my back for quite awhile
CHAPTER IV. Flight coveralls are designed to be airtight
CHAPTER V. What was Pat doing, tied up with Thorsten
CHAPTER VI. Titan lay ahead of me
CHAPTER VII. The fleet had scattered back to the hundreds
CHAPTER VIII. The cell was small, dark, and damp
CHAPTER IX. Earth lies ahead of me