The Wailing Asteroid

The Wailing Asteroid is a science fiction novel written by Murray Leinster. The book is set in the future and follows the story of a group of astronauts who are sent on a mission to investigate an asteroid that emits a strange, eerie sound. The sound is so powerful that it causes people to go mad and commit suicide.The team of astronauts, led by Commander John Hanson, is comprised of scientists and engineers who have been specially trained for this mission. As they approach the asteroid, they begin to experience the effects of the sound, which causes them to hallucinate and become disorientated.As they land on the asteroid and begin their investigation, they discover that the sound is coming from an alien artifact that has been buried deep within the asteroid. The artifact is a powerful weapon that was created by an ancient alien race, and it has the ability to destroy entire planets.The team must work together to figure out how to stop the artifact from destroying Earth and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Along the way, they encounter a group of hostile aliens who are also after the artifact, and they must fight to protect themselves and the future of humanity.The Wailing Asteroid is a thrilling and suspenseful science fiction novel that explores themes of technology, space exploration, and the dangers of powerful weapons. It is a classic work of science fiction that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers today.THE PUBLIC ABRUPTLY ceased to be interested in news of the signals. Rather, it suddenly wanted to stop thinking about them. The public was scared. Throughout all human history, the most horrifying of all ideas has been the idea of something which was as intelligent as a man, but wasn't human.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.