About this book
Planet of Dread by Murray Leinster plunges listeners into a chilling science fiction odyssey where human colonization collides with the unpredictable chaos of replicated Earth ecologies. When humanity spreads to countless worlds, survival depends on recreating Earth's entire ecosystem—a decision that brings insects, grasses, livestock, and even viruses along for the ride. Trouble begins when that carefully balanced import is left unsupervised.
Aboard the space yacht Nadine, Moran and the crew stumble on a planet where a century of transplanted life has mutated into something stranger and more dangerous than anyone intended. Leinster builds a tense, atmospheric tale of exploration and consequence, exploring themes of terraforming, ecological ethics, and the unforeseen ripple effects of technological hubris. Rooted in classic science fiction tradition, the story combines brisk adventure with thought-provoking speculation about how cultures and environments cope under strain.
Perfect for fans of classic SF, eco-thrillers, and hard-minded speculative fiction, this audiobook rewards listeners who crave suspenseful world-building and moral complexity. Listen if you enjoy tense space voyages, vivid alien biospheres, and stories that ask what we carry with us when we try to remake other worlds.
