Wailing Asteroid

Wailing Asteroid

by Murray Leinster

Wailing Asteroid follows a group of explorers who uncover a vast, abandoned fortress on an asteroid. Built by a long-gone alien civilization, the fortress is armed with weapons beyond human comprehension. The mystery deepens when they discover a powerful transmitter broadcasting into space, revealing a chilling truth: a massive alien force is hurtling towards our solar system at speeds exceeding light, destined to obliterate Earth without even noticing its existence. This gripping tale blends elements of science fiction, adventure, and mystery to create a chilling and thought-provoking exploration of humanity's place in the vastness of space.

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Murray Leinster

United States

Murray Leinster was a nom de plume of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundre...

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