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The Black Star Passes

By John W. Campbell

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a cosmic battle of wits, a daring team of scientist-astronauts must outsmart a menacing sky pirate and confront alien threats to save humanity from impending doom.

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2007-02-27
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Summary

"The Black Star Passes" by John W. Campbell Jr. is an old science fiction book that tells the story of a group of smart scientist-astronauts, Arcot, Wade, and Morey, who face incredible dangers in space, like sky pirates with powerful weapons and scary aliens. The story kicks off with a sky pirate who is able to put people to sleep, and Arcot and his group use their smarts and friendship to stop the pirate's evil plans. The book is exciting and imaginative, perfect for people who love classic science fiction adventures in space.

About the Author

John Wood Campbell Jr. was an American science fiction writer and editor. He was editor of Astounding Science Fiction from late 1937 until his death and was part of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Campbell wrote super-science space opera under his own name and stories under his primary pseudonym, Don A. Stuart. Campbell also used the pen names Karl Van Kampen and Arthur McCann. His novella Who Goes There? was adapted as the films The Thing from Another World (1951), The Thing (1982), and The Thing (2011).

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