The Wellman, Manly Wade 1903-1986 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Invading Asteroid" by Manly Wade Wellman is a science fiction novel written in the early 1930s. Set in the year 2675, during an interplanetary conflict between Earth and Mars, the story revolves around the discovery of an asteroid that serves as a hideout for Martian forces preparing to invade Earth. The narrative follows three young Terrestrial soldiers as they inadvertently get involved in unraveling the Martian plans, which could lead to devastation for their home planet. The plot unfolds when the protagonists, Bull Mike Tishinev, Neil Andresson, and Sukune, take a joyride in a military craft, only to encounter a Martian scout who reveals the existence of an artificial asteroid housing an imminent Martian invasion force. After a series of escapades, including capturing and interrogating the Martian, the characters find themselves in a position to thwart a massive Martian attack. The climax of the story leads to a battle where the protagonists fight against overwhelming odds, showcasing their courage and ingenuity. Ultimately, Neil and a Martian named Yaxa form an unexpected alliance amid the chaos of war, leading to a conclusion that focuses on the futility of conflict and the hope of peace between worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-02-02 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1932 Science fiction War stories Martians -- Fiction Space warfare -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction PS New York, NY: Stellar Publishing Corporation, 1932 https://archive.org/details/wellman-manly-wade-science-fiction-series-15-the-invading-asteroid_202110 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72854 https://archive.org/details/wellman-manly-wade-science-fiction-series-15-the-invading-asteroid_202110 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72854 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134702.0 72854