02467cam a22003733u 4500 64326 UtSlPG 20260610134500.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS McDowell, Robert Emmett, 1914-1975 Black Silence Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 Release date is 2021-01-18 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Black Silence" by Robert Emmett McDowell is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows the crew of the spaceship "Argus", as they return from a disappointing two-year expedition to Mars, only to find Earth struck by a mysterious plague that has rendered civilization lifeless. The central character, Matt Magoffin, grapples not only with the haunting silence of the planet they once called home but also with the challenging dynamics developing among his crewmates in a world turned alien and dangerous. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the crew's excitement for their return to Earth, abruptly shattered by a chilling broadcast announcing a devastating plague spreading uncontrollably. As they attempt to contact Earth to understand what's happened, a palpable tension builds within the crew, culminating in their descent into a desolate and dark world. Upon landing, they discover the grim reality of their situation: abandoned towns, eerie silence, and troubling signs of a societal collapse. The immediate horrors escalate as encounters with wild animals and unforeseen dangers unfold, setting the stage for Matt's intense struggle for survival and leadership amid chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Space travelers -- Fiction Epidemics -- Fiction Earth (Planet) -- Fiction Napoli, Vincent, 1907-1981 Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1947 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64326 105149 105149