The Flying Cuspidors

"The Flying Cuspidors" by V. R. Francis is a humorous science fiction novel set in 2056, where love and otherworldly encounters collide aboard the gambling ship "Saturn". The story follows Hotlips Grogan, a trumpet player, who is distracted by his feelings for the singer Stella Starlight, and accidentally draws the attention of the flying cuspidors, aliens who hate high-pitched sounds. Grogan, with his friend Eddie, learns that his trumpet skills might be the key to getting rid of the cuspidors. The story features a confrontation with these creatures that results in a surprising outcome for Grogan and the rest of the musicians, mixing science fiction and romance with humor.