02412cam a22003733u 4500 63843 UtSlPG 20260610134453.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Athanas, Verne, 1917-1962 The Madcap Metalloids Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1949 Release date is 2020-11-22 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Madcap Metalloids" by W. V. Athanas is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The book revolves around the adventurous exploits of two explorers, Jonathan Drake and his companion Doc, as they navigate a hazardous radioactive asteroid and encounter mysterious metallic spheres that possess unique abilities. The story encapsulates themes of exploration, survival, and the whimsical nature of the unknown, showcasing the bold decisions made by the protagonists in a perilous and bizarre environment. In the narrative, Drake and Doc crash-land on a strange asteroid where they soon discover the existence of sentient metallic spheres that can follow commands through thought. Despite the dangers posed by the asteroid's radioactive nature, the duo experiments with these Metalloids, culminating in a creative plan to use their telepathic abilities to aid in their escape. As Drake forms a bond with these spheres, using them to propel their damaged ship back into space, the book highlights both the excitement and humor found in unexpected encounters, ultimately portraying the human spirit’s resilience and ingenuity in the face of cosmic challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Survival -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Asteroids -- Fiction Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1949 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63843 104667 104667