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이 책은 Alan E. Nourse가 1953년에 “Worlds of Science Fiction "에 발표한 단편 공상과학 소설이다.
Alan Edward Nourse는 미국의 SF 작가이자 의사였다. 그는 청소년 및 성인 SF 소설은 물론 의학과 과학에 관한 논픽션 작품도 썼다. 그의 SF 작품은 때때로 의학 또는 사이오닉에 초점을 맞췄다. 그의 가장 유명한 필명은 Doctor X였다.
"Derelict"은 선원들이 버려진 우주선의 어두운 복도를 탐색하고 그 비밀을 밝혀내는 동안 독자들을 긴장하게 만드는 긴장감 넘치고 분위기 있는 이야기다. 이 이야기는 미지의 세계를 탐험하는 것의 위험성과 인류가 우주에 홀로 존재한다고 가정하는 오만함을 경고하는 이야기다.


This book is a short science fiction novel by Alan E. Nourse published in “Worlds of Science Fiction” in 1953.
Alan Edward Nourse was an American science fiction writer and physician. He has written young adult and adult science fiction as well as nonfiction works about medicine and science. His science fiction work sometimes focused on medicine or psionics. His most famous pen name was Doctor X.

“Derelict” is a suspenseful, atmospheric story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats as the crew explores the dark hallways of an abandoned spaceship and uncovers its secrets. This story is a warning about the dangers of exploring the unknown and the arrogance of assuming that humanity is alone in the universe.

Summary
What was the mystery of this great ship from the dark, deep reaches of space? For, within its death-filled chambers?was the avenue of life!

John Sabo, second in command, sat bolt upright in his bunk, blinking wide-eyed at the darkness. The alarm was screaming through the Satellite Station, its harsh, nerve-jarring clang echoing and re-echoing down the metal corridors, penetrating every nook and crevice and cubicle of the lonely outpost, screaming incredibly through the dark sleeping period. Sabo shook the sleep from his eyes, and then a panic of fear burst into his mind. The alarm! Tumbling out of his bunk in the darkness,

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Derelict