Wandl the Invader

"Wandl the Invader" by Ray Cummings is a science fiction story set in 2070 A.D., where a strange new planet appears in the solar system, causing widespread fear and curiosity. The story centers around Gregg Haljan, who, along with Anita Prince and Venza, investigates the planet's odd behavior as it defies natural laws and changes course like a spaceship. Their investigation quickly pulls them into a web of danger with Martian pirates like Molo and interplanetary conflicts, where they must decipher the secrets of the mysterious invader. With the help of characters like Snap Dean and under the guidance of Colonel Halsey, the group embarks on a secretive and perilous mission to uncover the motives behind this cosmic anomaly, and navigate the treacherous politics of space, all while trying to protect Earth and its planetary neighbors from potential doom.