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The Black Star Passes

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The Black Star Passes is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by Campbell, John W., Jr.. It deals with extraterrestrial beings.

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About The Black Star Passes

"The Black Star Passes" by Jr. John W. Campbell is a science fiction collection first published in 1953. The book compiles three adventures featuring the team of Arcot, Morey, and Wade, stories that originally appeared in Amazing Stories magazines during science fiction's early era. These tales of space exploration and interplanetary adventure represent classic "mainline" science fiction, launching a series that would continue with Islands of Space and Invaders from the Infinite. Though critics noted the stories' dated style, they remain entertaining glimpses into the genre's formative years.
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  • Science fiction
  • Extraterrestrial beings

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Who wrote The Black Star Passes?

The Black Star Passes was written by Campbell, John W., Jr..

What genre is The Black Star Passes?

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

Is The Black Star Passes 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 The Black Star Passes?

Yes β€” LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 7 h 39 min.

What books are similar to The Black Star Passes?

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