Asteroid of the Damned
Asteroid of the Damned is a science fiction novel written by Frederik Pohl and published in 1980. The story follows a group of astronauts who are sent on a mission to investigate an asteroid that has been discovered to be inhabited by intelligent life forms. As they approach the asteroid, they encounter various obstacles and challenges that threaten their survival. Ultimately, they must work together to overcome these obstacles and uncover the secrets of the mysterious asteroid.
By Frederik Pohl · First published 1951 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Crime · 8,944 words
First lines
Somewhere on that asteroid of sin lurked the crime king of the Universe.
"Sorry, son," MacCauley said with the barrel-scrapings of his patience. "I said no and I meant it. I haven't got anything to give you. Now please stop waggling at me and go."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frederik Pohl
- Date: 1951 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 8,944 words
- Structure: 1 section, 172 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story is set on an asteroid with alien inhabitants and involves space travel, futuristic technology, and interplanetary law enforcement.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a mission to track down a criminal syndicate, facing various challenges and dangers along the way.
- Crime — The plot revolves around the investigation of a narcotics smuggling operation and the criminal activities on the asteroid.
- Mystery — The narrative involves solving the mystery of the crime king's identity and location.
Tags
science fiction · space exploration · asteroids · dystopia · adventure · survival · alien life · interstellar travel · humanity · technology · future · conflict