The Wailing Asteroid
1960
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.
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“We do not like the idea that any other creature can be better than we are. It is highly probable that if we ever have to face a superior race, we will die of it.””
— Murray Leinster
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