The Ultimate Weapon by Jr. John W. Campbell

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Author Campbell, John W., Jr. (John Wood), 1910-1971
Title The Ultimate Weapon
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Ultimate Weapon" by Jr. John W. Campbell is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a future where Earth is threatened by an armada from the planet Mira, led by Gresth Gkae, who seeks a more stable star system for his people. The protagonist, Buck Kendall, must discover and deploy a powerful defense mechanism to protect Earth from this impending cosmic invasion. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the high-stakes conflict between Earth and the advanced, alien civilization from Mira. It begins with the Mirans, led by their commander, searching for a new home and plotting their takeover of the Solar System. Meanwhile, we meet Buck Kendall, an unconventional lieutenant of the Interplanetary Patrol, who stumbles upon the secret of the ultimate weapon that could thwart the Miran invasion. The tension escalates as we see the catastrophic battle between the ships of both sides, highlighting Kendall's determination to find a solution to the unprecedented threat posed by the Mirans and their advanced technology, including their devastating neutron weapons. This intriguing blend of adventure and technological speculation sets the foundation for an action-packed narrative that explores themes of survival and ingenuity in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
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