The Wailing Asteroid - Murray Leinster - Bog

The Wailing Asteroid is a science fiction novel written by Murray Leinster. The story is set in the future, where humanity has colonized various planets and moons in the solar system. The plot revolves around the mysterious asteroid Vesta, which emits a strange wailing sound that drives people mad. The protagonist of the story is a scientist named Calhoun, who is sent to investigate the asteroid and find a way to stop the sound.As Calhoun travels through space to reach Vesta, he encounters various obstacles and dangers, including hostile aliens and treacherous fellow humans. Once he arrives on the asteroid, he discovers that the wailing sound is being caused by a powerful alien device that has been hidden on Vesta for centuries. Calhoun must use his scientific knowledge and quick thinking to outwit the aliens and save humanity from the deadly effects of the wailing sound.The Wailing Asteroid is a classic science fiction novel that explores themes of exploration, discovery, and the dangers of technology. It is a gripping and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Murray Leinster's writing is clear and concise, and his characters are well-developed and engaging. Overall, The Wailing Asteroid is a must-read for fans of science fiction and adventure novels.THE PUBLIC ABRUPTLY ceased to be interested in news of the signals. Rather, it suddenly wanted to stop thinking about them. The public was scared. Throughout all human history, the most horrifying of all ideas has been the idea of something which was as intelligent as a man, but wasn't human.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.