In a bar, a man named Luke Shaw is confronted by another man, Long Jaw, who wants the key to Tom Calhoun's laboratory. Luke refuses, and a fight breaks out. Later, Luke learns that Tom's laboratory has been set on fire, and Tom is severely injured. Luke helps Tom recover and brings him back to the lab. Tom reveals that a valuable painting has been...More
Robert Moore Williams was an esteemed American writer known for his captivating science fiction tales. Born on June 19, 1907, in Farmington, Missouri, Williams discovered his passion for storytelling early on. After graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1931, he embarked on a remarkable career that would span decades. Williams made his debut in the science fiction realm with the publication of "Zero as a Limit" in Astounding Science Fiction in 1937. Under the pseudonym "Robert Moore," he introduced readers to his unique narrative style and imaginative worlds. From that point forward, his literary output was ceaseless, captivating readers with his vivid imagination and thought-provoking ideas. His final novel was published in...More
Robert Moore Williams was an esteemed American writer known for his captivating science fiction tales. Born on June 19, 1907, in Farmington, Missouri, Williams discovered his passion for storytelling early on. After graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 1931, he embarked on a remarkable career that would span decades. Williams made his debut in the science fiction realm with the publication of "Zero as a Limit" in Astounding Science Fiction in 1937. Under the pseudonym "Robert Moore," he introduced readers to his unique narrative style and imaginative worlds. From that point forward, his literary output was ceaseless, captivating readers with his vivid imagination and thought-provoking ideas. His final novel was published in 1972, marking the culmination of a prolific career. Among his notable works is the "Jongor" series, which first enthralled readers in the pages of Fantastic Adventures during the 1940s and 1950s. The series eventually found its way into book form in 1970, cementing Williams' reputation as a master storyteller. By the 1960s, he had already penned over 150 stories, leaving an indelible mark on the science fiction genre.
Book Summary
In a bar, a man named Luke Shaw is confronted by another man, Long Jaw, who wants the key to Tom Calhoun's laboratory. Luke refuses, and a fight breaks out. Later, Luke learns that Tom's laboratory has been set on fire, and Tom is severely injured. Luke helps Tom recover and brings him back to the lab. Tom reveals that a valuable painting has been stolen, and he's trying to uncover its hidden secrets. He uses a mysterious device to try to save Ann Briscoe, who is severely injured. During this time, intruders enter the room, and Luke is overpowered. Despite the intruders' threats, Tom continues his work on the device to save Ann.
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