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Badge of Infamy by Lester Del Rey

Outcast physician Daniel Feldman is in exile on Mars when he discovers a plague that may spell doom for humanity.


 
 

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Title: Badge of Infamy

Author: Lester Del Rey

Length: novel

First Publication: Shorter version originally published in 1957. Free novel is the Ace Paperback published in1973

What the Story is About: Doctor Daniel Feldman violated the Medical Lobby rules by saving his friend’s life. Now a pariah, he emigrates to Mars where he is welcomed by the colonists. All is not well, however, because a Martian plague may soon mean humanity’s doom . . .

Apparently includes a fair amount of political ranting and outdated science. Read the review at Hard SF.

You can download an audiobook version at Librivox or Podiobooks. Alternative text versions can be downloaded at ManyBooks.

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Categories: 1970-1979AudioDel Rey - LesterMedicineMicrobes & VirusesNovel

 

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