Thunder in the void by Henry Kuttner
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"Thunder in the Void" by Henry Kuttner is a science fiction novel written during the early 1940s. The story explores humanity's first ventures into space, unveiling the dangers of a malevolent alien race on Pluto that feeds on the life force of humans. The narrative follows the protagonist, Saul Duncan, who seeks revenge against those who wronged him while navigating the perils of space travel. The plot begins with Saul Duncan escaping
from the harsh confines of Transpolar Penitentiary, aided by the unscrupulous Brent Olcott. Driven by the hope of reuniting with his wife, Andrea, Duncan is compelled to hijack a spaceship to procure valuable Martian radium. However, the title's ominous warning about the treacherous void holds true as Duncan soon learns of the Varra, enigmatic energy beings that have co-existed with humanity but harbor a sinister secret. The betrayal and death of Andrea at the hands of the Plutonians propel Duncan into a violent quest for vengeance as he discovers that the Varra themselves may be the true threat in the void. The novel weaves themes of sacrifice, betrayal, and the dark depths of human ambition as Duncan confronts the cosmic horrors lurking beyond the stars. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kuttner, Henry, 1915-1958 |
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| Illustrator | Leydenfrost, Alexander, 1888-1961 |
| Title | Thunder in the void |
| Original Publication | United States: Fictioneers, Inc.,1942. |
| Series Title | Produced from Astonishing Stories, October 1942 |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan, Alex White & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Space flight -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68253 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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