num_pages: 534
description: The third novel in the science-fiction trilogy by C.S. Lewis. This final story is set on Earth, and tells of a terrifying conspiracy against humanity.The story surrounds Mark and Jane Studdock, a newly married couple. Mark is a Sociologist who is enticed to join an organisation called N.I.C.E. which aims to control all human life. His wife, meanwhile, has bizarre prophetic dreams about a decapitated scientist, Alcasan. As Mark is drawn inextricably into the sinister organisation, he discovers the truth of his wife’s dreams when he meets the literal head of Alcasan which is being kept alive by infusions of blood.Jane seeks help concerning her dreams at a community called St Anne’s, where she meets their leader – Dr Ransom (the main character of the previous two titles in the trilogy). The story ends in a final spectacular scene at the N.I.C.E. headquarters where Merlin appears to confront the powers of Hell.
language: English
title: That Hideous Strength
titlecomplete: That Hideous Strength (The Space Trilogy, #3)
characters: Elwin Ransom, Merlin (Arthurian wizard)
genres: Classics, Christianity, Fantasy, Religion, Christian Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Christian, Literature, Fiction, Science Fiction
ratings_count: 38756
places: England
series: The Space Trilogy
awards: awardedAt: 1199174400000
name: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award
category: (2003), awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: HarperCollins Publishers