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The Passing of Ku Sui

    Anthony Gilmore's The Passing of Ku Sui is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel.

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    About The Passing of Ku Sui

    "The Passing of Ku Sui" by Anthony Gilmore is a science fiction novelette written in the early 20th century. The story is centered around the dramatic conflict between Captain Hawk Carse and the sinister scientist Dr. Ku Sui, who has devised a way to control the brains of five great Earth scientists. As Carse seeks to thwart Ku Sui's nefarious plans, he is joined by his companions, including Master Scientist Eliot Leithgow, in a thrilling adventure that spans the solar system. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Hawk Carse, who is recovering from the aftermath of his last encounter with Ku Sui. His friends, Leithgow and Friday, anxiously await his return after he embarks on a perilous mission against Ku Sui, who is alive and plotting with enhanced powers. As Carse reunites with his friends, he reveals the ongoing threats posed by Ku Sui, including the existence of a hidden asteroid where the sinister scientist conducts his experiments. The opening sets a tense atmosphere filled with anticipation, as Carse outlines his plans to confront Ku Sui and free the trapped scientists’ consciousnesses from their eerie captivity, establishing a gripping backdrop for the ensuing action and drama.
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    Who wrote The Passing of Ku Sui?

    The Passing of Ku Sui was written by Anthony Gilmore.

    What genre is The Passing of Ku Sui?

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

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    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.

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

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