Cosmic Yo-Yo

audiobook

Cosmic Yo-Yo

by Ross Rocklynne

EN·~40 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
1

Part 1

31:45
2

Part 2

9:02

Description

Bob Parker runs Interplanetary Hauling & Moving, a company that literally ships celestial objects for the ultra‑rich. When a wealthy magnate sends an oddly specific order—an asteroid shaped like a giant wedge, perfect for a wedding ceremony—Bob sees a chance to solve his company’s cash crunch. He and his lanky partner Queazy, a quick‑witted pilot with a knack for daring maneuvers, chase the request across the asteroid belt, armed with magnetic boots and a massive atomic‑whirl spectroscope.

The duo’s luck turns when their mass‑detectors lock onto a lone asteroid that matches the exact dimensions and composition demanded. With rival movers already sniffing around the same prize, Bob and Queazy scramble to secure the rock before the competition can swoop in. Their frantic, good‑natured rivalry fuels a fast‑paced adventure that blends humor, hard‑science gadgetry, and the sheer awe of working on a floating stone in the void. Listeners will love the blend of witty banter and high‑stakes interstellar logistics as the first act rockets toward an unforgettable climax.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~40 minutes (39K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-10-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ross Rocklynne

Ross Rocklynne

1913–1988

Best known for imaginative Golden Age science fiction, this American writer filled his stories with big cosmic ideas, strange futures, and a lively sense of adventure. He published widely in the pulp-magazine era and remained a familiar name to classic SF readers for decades.

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