About this book
When an alien race establishes hidden stations across the solar system with a sinister plan to harvest the sun's rays, Earth faces annihilation within two years. In "The Secret of the Ninth Planet," Donald Wollheim introduces Burl Denning, an ordinary high school student who discovers he possesses an extraordinary ability—one that makes him humanity's last hope against an interstellar threat.
As mysterious signals and cosmic phenomena begin to puzzle Earth's scientists, Burl and the crew of the experimental starship Magellan embark on a desperate mission through the solar system. From the scorching surface of Mercury to the mysterious clouds of Venus, and beyond to the secrets of the outer planets, they race against time to uncover the aliens' true objective and stop their catastrophic plan before it's too late.
This classic science fiction adventure explores themes of courage, responsibility, and humanity's place in the cosmos. Originally published in 1959, Wollheim's gripping tale captures the spirit of the golden age of space exploration, combining hard science fiction concepts with compelling human drama.
Perfect for fans of retro sci-fi adventure and anyone who loves stories about ordinary heroes rising to meet extraordinary challenges, this audiobook delivers pulse-pounding action and imaginative worldbuilding that defined a generation of science fiction.
