The Wailing Asteroid is a science fiction novel by Murray Leinster, first published in 1960. The story follows engineer Joe Burke, who is haunted by dreams connected to mysterious signals from a distant asteroid, suggesting an alien presence. As these signals, described as haunting music, spread fear across Earth, Burke's personal struggles intertwine with humanity's potential encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence. The novel explores themes of communication, fear of the unknown, and humanity's place in the cosmos.
