Planet of Doom is a mid-20th century science fiction novel by Stephen Marlowe that follows Jane Crowley, a galactic reporter, as she navigates the impending crisis on the planet Mandmoora, where the sun-worshipping inhabitants face annihilation from a nova. The narrative explores themes of faith, survival, and the human-alien encounter, highlighting the determination of its protagonist to document the final moments of a doomed civilization. This work is notable for its exploration of existential themes within a science fiction context.
