The Black Star Passes by Jr. John W. Campbell
"The Black Star Passes" by John W. Campbell Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. This work delves into themes of space exploration and extraterrestrial encounters, focusing on a team of scientist-astronauts named Arcot, Wade, and Morey as they tackle formidable challenges—from sky piracy and advanced weaponry to alien threats. The narrative likely explores their adventures and innovative solutions as they navigate these cosmic perils. The opening ofthe novel sets an adventurous tone, introducing a menacing sky pirate whose capabilities surpass conventional weapons and puts entire flight crews and passengers into a strange state of suspended animation. While officials scramble to understand the situation and the technology behind the pirate's schemes, Arcot and his team are determined to confront this villain. The narrative hints at their intellectual prowess, underscoring their scientific backgrounds and the blend of ingenuity and camaraderie that propels them into action against these extraordinary threats. It establishes a thrilling atmosphere filled with suspense and creativity, making it an exciting read for fans of classic science fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Campbell, John W., Jr. (John Wood), 1910-1971 |
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| Illustrator | Podwil, Jerome, 1938- |
| Title | The Black Star Passes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Star_Passes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by V. L. Simpson, Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20707 |
| Release Date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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