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Masters of the vortex

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Masters of the vortex is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by E. E. Smith.

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About Masters of the vortex

"Masters of the Vortex" by E. E. Smith is a science fiction collection published in 1960, set in the Lensman universe. Nuclear engineer Neal "Storm" Cloud possesses a mathematical mind capable of extinguishing deadly atomic vorticesβ€”self-sustaining energy phenomena that consume everything they touch. After tragedy strikes his family, Cloud becomes the universe's sole Vortex Blaster, traveling from planet to planet while confronting gangsters and alien life forms. His adventures lead to an unexpected discovery about the vortices' true nature and a chance at healing his broken heart.
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Masters of the vortex β€” LibriVox recording, 6 h 51 min in 18 sections.

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Who wrote Masters of the vortex?

Masters of the vortex was written by E. E. Smith.

What genre is Masters of the vortex?

It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

Is Masters of the vortex free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Masters of the vortex?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 6 h 51 min.

What books are similar to Masters of the vortex?

Readers who like it often enjoy Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man.

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