In a remote observatory on Pluto, Craig Randall and other scientists witness the return of the Andromeda, a deep-space ship that had been missing for twenty years. The crew of the Andromeda refuses to disclose details about their journey, leading to suspicion. Meanwhile, Adam March, an old man with a keen interest in the Andromeda, seems troubled...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 remote observatory on Pluto, Craig Randall and other scientists witness the return of the Andromeda, a deep-space ship that had been missing for twenty years. The crew of the Andromeda refuses to disclose details about their journey, leading to suspicion. Meanwhile, Adam March, an old man with a keen interest in the Andromeda, seems troubled by its return. When Craig and Mary Kirkham investigate the ship, they are confronted by a disembodied voice inside the ship's locked chamber. It threatens them and orders them aboard the ship, where they make a shocking discovery: Captain Martin and his crew have achieved immortality on a planet called Star Goal. Back in Nuoy's quarters, Captain Martin reveals this immortality, and Nuoy immediately plans a return trip to Star Goal to obtain it for himself. He claims to have control over Earth Government, and this revelation rattles General Stanley. The story leaves readers with the mystery of Star Goal, the immortality of its inhabitants, and the ambitious plans of Meyer Nuoy to possess this newfound gift of eternal life.
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