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100 1 _aGardiner, Thomas S.
245 1 0 _aCosmic Tragedy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from Comet March 41
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-17
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Cosmic Tragedy" by Thomas S. Gardiner is a science fiction novel written in the early to mid-20th century. The story revolves around the catastrophic effects of a mysterious plague known as the “Whispering Death” that drives humanity into chaos, while simultaneously exploring an extraterrestrial civilization's desperate attempts to communicate with Earth. The book delves into themes of survival, the fragility of civilization, and the consequences of unchecked energy manipulation. The narrative follows John Cortland, a power magnate, as he grapples with the global panic and societal collapse caused by the unsettling whispers that drive people to madness. As the situation escalates and order disintegrates, Cortland discovers that iron can shield individuals from the devastating effects of the energy emissions causing the chaos. With a flicker of hope, he coordinates an unprecedented release of energy to counteract the vibrations plaguing Earth. Simultaneously, the Murians, an alien species seeking refuge on Earth, attempt to establish communication but unwittingly become victims of humanity's desperate response. The climax unfolds with catastrophic consequences, ultimately showcasing the fragility of both human civilization and the unforeseen repercussions of technological power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aHuman-alien encounters -- Fiction
700 1 _aTaurasi, James V.,
_d1917-1991
830 0 _aProduced from Comet March 41
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64848
999 _c105671
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