Satellite of Fear by Frederic Arnold Kummer

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Author Kummer, Frederic Arnold, 1913-1990
Illustrator Morey, Leo, 1889-1965
Title Satellite of Fear
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Summary "Satellite of Fear" by Frederic Arnold Kummer is a science fiction novel published in the early 1940s. Set in the harsh, chilling landscape of Ceres, one of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt, the story follows a group of explorers trapped aboard their ship, the "Comet", as they face an unknown and terrifying force lurking in the darkness. The book weaves themes of survival, bravery, and the human spirit in the face of cosmic uncertainties, showcasing the blend of adventure and horror characteristic of early science fiction. The narrative centers on Ken Grant and Joan Conway, who lead a crew on a mining expedition to extract pitchblend, a valuable resource. As they attempt to find two missing crew members, they encounter eerie phenomena and face deadly traps set by a traitorous former crew member, Allers, who aims to claim the treasure for himself. The tension escalates as the characters must confront both the physical chilling temperatures of Ceres' Darkside and the psychological fear of the unknown. Ultimately, they engage in a battle of wits and survival, highlighting themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle against malevolent forces in a starkly alien environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
Subject Ceres (Dwarf planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 61869
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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