The Planetoid of Peril
The Planetoid of Peril is a science fiction novel by Paul Ernst, published in the early 1930s. It follows Harley 2Q14N20, a mining engineer who purchases the asteroid Z-40, only to discover it is inhabited by a formidable creature that threatens his life. The story explores themes of courage, love, and human resilience as Harley devises a plan to confront the beast and transform the asteroid into a safe haven. This work is notable for its early exploration of space mining and the human struggle against alien threats.
