Spawn of the Comet by H. Thompson Rich

"Spawn of the Comet" by H. Thompson Rich is a science fiction novel that was originally published in 1931. The story revolves around the catastrophic consequences of a mysterious comet that releases fiery meteoroids, which are believed to be seeds or eggs, upon Earth. The narrative captures the ensuing chaos and terror as these extraterrestrial entities hatch and unleash terrifying creatures that threaten humanity. The plot unfolds through the eyes of Jim Carter, a reporter who witnesses the initial meteor showers and soon learns about the bizarre phenomenon linked to the comet. Jim's journey takes him from New York to Hartford, where he interacts with Professor Wentworth and his daughter, Joan. Together, they face the terror of monstrous, fiery ants that wreak havoc across the globe. As the situation escalates, the team devises a plan to combat this new threat, culminating in a desperate attempt to wield a powerful weapon believed to defeat the horde. Ultimately, the story blends suspense and science fiction elements, capturing humanity’s struggle against an alien invader while exploring themes of sacrifice and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Rich, H. Thompson (Harold Thompson), 1893-1974
Title Spawn of the Comet
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Barbara Tozier and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 29027
Release Date
Last Update Mar 15, 2025
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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