The Laboratorians by Edward Peattie
The Laboratorians is a science fiction novel by Edward Peattie. It tells the story of a group of scientists who are sent to a distant planet to investigate a mysterious energy source. The scientists, led by Dr. John Carter, are sent to the planet of Laboratoria, a world that is home to a powerful energy source known as the "Force". The Force is capable of manipulating matter and energy, and the scientists are tasked with discovering its secrets. Once on the planet, the scientists discover that the Force is being used by a powerful alien race known as the Laboratorians. The Laboratorians are using the Force to create a utopian society, and the scientists must find a way to stop them before they can use the Force to take over the universe. The scientists must battle the Laboratorians and their powerful technology, as well as the planet's hostile environment. Along the way, they discover the secrets of the Force and the true nature of the Laboratorians. In the end, the scientists must decide whether to use the Force to save the universe or to destroy it.
By Edward Peattie · First published 1955 · Genre: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 6,155 words
First lines
"Playing "Napoleon" can get to be a habit, especially when a man is devoted to pure science. Which was Dr. Whitemarsh's devotion -- until Dr. Sally Chester came along!"
"Yeah, we drop in just three c.c. from this here tube," said Rocco as he expertly twirled the erlenmeyer flask and watched the color shoot past the methyl orange end-point. Whitemarsh was annoyed and said so.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edward Peattie
- Date: 1955 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 6,155 words
- Structure: 1 section, 123 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book follows a group of scientists as they explore a mysterious laboratory, suggesting a futuristic setting and a focus on scientific exploration.
- Mystery — The book follows the scientists as they attempt to uncover the secrets of the laboratory, creating a sense of suspense and mystery.
- Adventure — The book follows the scientists as they explore the laboratory, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Fantasy — The book follows the scientists as they explore the laboratory, encountering various magical and supernatural elements along the way.
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