Peacock, Wilbur S. 1911-1979 creator Fox, Matt 1906-1988 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Planet of No-Return" by Wilbur S. Peacock is a science fiction novel published in the early 1940s. The story revolves around two space patrolmen, Kerry Blane and Splinter Wood, who are assigned to destroy a lethal creature on the planet Venus after their ship crashes on the water-covered world. Through their journey, themes of camaraderie, adventure, and survival unfold amidst the challenges posed by the alien environment and its monstrous inhabitants. The narrative begins with the crew's tumultuous journey to Venus, highlighting the contrasting personalities of the grizzled veteran, Kerry Blane, and the younger, optimistic pilot, Splinter Wood. After a disastrous crash that leaves them stranded, they must navigate the dangers of an alien ecosystem filled with bizarre creatures, including a protoplasmic monster. Despite the odds stacked against them, Kerry and Splinter’s bond deepens as they face relentless attacks from various life forms native to Venus. Ultimately, through quick thinking and resourcefulness, they find a way to defeat the monster, emphasizing the strength of their friendship and teamwork in overcoming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-05-28 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Male friendship -- Fiction Adventure stories Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62261 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62261 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134432.0 62261