Download or read book The Getaway Special written by Jerry Oltion and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allen Meisner is a member of INSANE, the International Network of Scientists Against Nuclear Extermination. A card carrying mad scientist, he develops a hyperdrive engine capable of taking anyone to the stars for just a few dollars. But after a demonstration aboard a space ship goes awry, Allen learns that there's no such thing as a free ride.