
RED SUN RISING
THE ULTIMATE WEAPON - by JOHN W. CAMPBELL
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A distant star, Mira, flickers between brilliance and darkness, prompting its ruler, Gresth Gkae, to search for a steadier sun. His surveys lead to our own Sol, and with hundreds of colossal ships capable of faster‑than‑light travel, the Mirans set a course to claim the solar system as their new home.
On Earth, the threat seems insurmountable—until Buck Kendall, a laid‑back yet remarkably sharp patrol officer, stumbles upon a secret that could become humanity’s last hope. While cruising near Pluto, Buck’s unconventional genius and daring gamble land him in command of a modest cruiser, where he uncovers “the ultimate weapon” hidden in the depths of space. As the alien armada looms, his discovery promises a chance to level the playing field, pulling the listener into a tense race between cosmic ambition and an unexpected human ingenuity.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (178K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-12-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1910–1971
A towering figure in science fiction, this editor and writer helped shape the genre's Golden Age by championing new ideas and new talent. His own stories, including work published as Don A. Stuart, ranged from grand space adventure to moodier, more thoughtful tales.
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