The Whispering Spheres by R. R. Winterbotham
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| Author | Winterbotham, R. R. (Russell Robert), 1904-1971 |
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| Title | The Whispering Spheres |
| Series Title | Produced from Comet, July 1941. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Whispering Spheres" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction novel likely written during the early 1940s. This gripping tale unfolds in a world grappling with an alien life-form that emerges in the form of mysterious, fiery spheres, threatening humanity with annihilation. The narrative weaves themes of survival, fear, and the concept of primary objectives, exploring the complexities of life and death against the backdrop of external alien forces. The story centers around Captain Ted Taylor, a former scientist turned military officer, who encounters a series of terrifying events at a weapons factory. After a spy named Hank Norden attempts to detonate the facility, terrifying orange spheres—seemingly alive and armed with deadly energy bolts—begin to wreak havoc. As Taylor and his team navigate the chaos, they discover the spheres' ability to kill not only through physical means but also through emotional responses like fear and frustration. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes a race against time to understand the nature of the spheres and ultimately turn the tables on these alien beings. With themes of sacrifice, betrayal, and human resilience, "The Whispering Spheres" poses profound questions about survival, morality, and the struggle between humanity and its primal fears. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22226 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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