Separated from his siblings, he was taken in as a foster son by John and Frances Allan, but was not legally adopted. ... The main theme of the story is that one one can not escape death, because in the end it will come "like a thief in the night" and even people who seek "peace and safety...shall not escape" (Applebee). ... He was ultimately credited for creating the science fiction and mystery genres. ...

• Word Count: 1699
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School