Gold in the Sky

"Gold in the Sky" is a science fiction novel written by Alan Edward Nourse in 1954. The story follows the journey of a young man named John Held, who lives on a planet called Bronton in the distant future. John is an engineer and inventor, and he becomes obsessed with finding a way to harness the power of the planet's unique atmosphere to create a limitless source of energy. However, his quest for gold in the sky leads him down a dangerous path, as he must confront corrupt government officials and ruthless corporations who will stop at nothing to control the planet's resources. Through John's journey, Nourse explores themes of innovation, ambition, and the consequences of unchecked technological progress.

By Alan Edward Nourse · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Young Adult · 15 chapters · 46,910 words

First lines

The sun was glowing dull red as it slipped down behind the curving horizon of Mars, but Gregory Hunter was not able to see it.

There was no viewscreen in the ship's cabin; it was too tiny for that. Greg twisted around in the cockpit that had been built just big enough to hold him, and shifted his long legs against the brace-webbing, trying to get them comfortable.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Alan Edward Nourse
• Date: 1958 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Young Adult
• Length: 46,910 words
• Structure: 15 chapters, 1,125 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The main setting is in outer space and there are elements of advanced technology and speculative concepts, typical of science fiction.
• Adventure — There are significant plot events that depict high action, risk, and physical danger, which are typical in adventure stories.
• Young Adult — The protagonists are young, and the coming-of-age themes are particularly relevant to young adults.

Tags

asteroid · back · belt · could · dad · even · found · get · got · greg · hunter · johnny

Contents

• Trouble Times Two
• Jupiter Equilateral
• Too Many Warnings
• "Between Mars and Jupiter."
• The Black Raider
• The Last Run of the Scavenger
• Prisoners
• The Scavengers of Space
• The Invisible Man
• The Trigger
• The Haunted Ship
• The Sinister Bonanza
• Pinpoint in Space
• The Missing Asteroid
• The Final Move

More by Alan Edward Nourse

• Consignment (1953)
• Bramble Bush (1957)
• Star Surgeon (1960)
• An Ounce of Cure (1963)
• Meeting of the Board (1981)
• The Dark Door (1981)
• Circus (1956)
• The Link (1956)
• All works by Alan Edward Nourse