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

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