Sound of Terror by Don Berry
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"Sound of Terror" by Don Berry is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story explores the psychological and physical challenges faced by astronauts as they confront the unknown during space travel. It delves into themes of fear, the limits of human capability, and the impact of advanced technology on the human mind. The plot centers around Johnny Youngbear, an astronaut preparing for a historic spaceflight aboard the spacecraft
known as "The Ship." As he navigates the tension surrounding the launch, he reflects on the fear and uncertainty that come with venturing into the unknown. The narrative takes a dark turn when Johnny's friend and fellow pilot, Mitch Campbell, encounters a catastrophic failure during his flight, ultimately linked to a terror-inducing sound frequency generated by the ship. Through discussions with a psychologist, Johnny grapples with the implications of this phenomenon, leading to questions about the potential madness brought on by space travel and mankind's technological advancements. As the story unfolds, it explores deep emotional connections and the somber realities faced by those who dare to explore beyond their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Berry, Don, 1932-2001 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 |
| Title | Sound of Terror |
| Series Title | Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction June 1958. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30673 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30673-5 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 352 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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