Star-Begotten

Star-Begotten by H.G. Wells (1946)

The novel follows Joseph Davis, a Londoner who begins to suspect that he and others around him are being subjected to a mysterious experiment. He discovers that a group of scientists have been sending rays of cosmic energy to Earth in an attempt to create a new race of superhumans. Joseph's suspicions are confirmed when he meets a mysterious stranger who reveals the truth about the experiment. The stranger tells Joseph that he is one of the chosen few who have been chosen to be part of the experiment, and that he must help the scientists in their mission. Joseph is initially reluctant to accept his role, but eventually decides to help the scientists in their quest. He travels to various parts of the world, gathering evidence and trying to convince others of the truth of the experiment. The novel follows Joseph's journey as he discovers more about the experiment and its implications for humanity. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a scientist who is trying to stop the experiment, a woman who is trying to protect her son from the experiment, and a mysterious figure who may be the mastermind behind the experiment. In the end, Joseph must decide whether to help the scientists in their mission or to try to stop them.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1946 · Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Mystery · 40 chapters · 36,306 words

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[To my friend Winston Spencer Churchill.]

This is the story of an idea and how it played about in the minds of a number of intelligent people.

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