
A ruthless alien force threatens Earth and its allies, and the galaxy’s fate hangs in the balance. Three brilliant scientists—Arcot, Wade, and Morey—team up with a seasoned pilot and his crew to scour distant worlds for hidden technologies that might turn the tide. Their journey takes them across exotic planets, where ancient secrets are unearthed and forged into powerful weapons, each discovery raising the stakes against the ever‑growing Thessian menace.
Onboard a sleek patrol ship, pilot Russ Evans navigates the weightless corridors, sharing banter with his quirky assistant while keeping a vigilant eye on the star‑filled horizon. As they chase clues through swirling nebulae, massive armadas clash in dazzling battles of light and energy. The crew’s determination to protect humanity fuels a relentless chase, setting the stage for a conflict that could reshape the very fabric of the universe.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (369K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-12-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1910–1971
A major force in early science fiction, he helped shape the magazine era that launched many of the genre’s biggest ideas and writers. As both a novelist and a longtime editor of Astounding, he played a central role in what became known as the Golden Age of science fiction.
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