Colossus of Chaos by Nelson S. Bond
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About this eBook
| Author | Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
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| Illustrator | Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 |
| Title | Colossus of Chaos |
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| Summary | "Colossus of Chaos" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1940s as it was initially published in a science fiction magazine. The story unfolds on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, where a growing, malevolent entity, referred to as the Colossus, poses a significant threat to human colonists and introduces themes of survival against overwhelming odds. The main characters include Captain Rocky Russell, a secret agent of the Solar Investigation Department, who is determined to uncover the dark secrets of the enigmatic Humboldt Grossman and protect the young Lynn Graham. At the start of the narrative, a mysterious object arrives on Titan, growing larger and building strength from the environment around it. Meanwhile, a group of characters, including Captain Burke, the young Lynn Graham, and various passengers aboard the space-cruiser "Gaea", engage in a dialogue that highlights the perils of Titan, including hazardous geological conditions and bizarre native species. As the tension builds, Grossman discusses the dangers with a sense of foreboding, while Lynn's spirited determination to make Titan her home adds a layer of personal stakes. The opening culminates in the revelation of the Colossus, a gigantic creature that emerges as a formidable threat, signaling a clash between humanity and the unknown powers of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Giants -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Titan (Satellite) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62246 |
| Release Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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