The Skylark of Space

Name: The Skylark of Space
Price: 6.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (550 reviews)
Author: E. E. "Doc" Smith

by E. E. "Doc" Smith

Science Fiction Classics

4.3 (550)

4.3 stars from 550 reviews. Top 95% of Science Fiction books we track.

221 pages~3.7 hr readPublished by Xuân ThuPublished 1946-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love classic sci-fi and want to read where it all started, before Star Trek or Star Wars existed.
You enjoy old-school adventure with larger-than-life characters and outrageous stakes.
You appreciate how foundational works shaped everything that came after them in science fiction.

Maybe not for you if...

You expect modern prose polish and contemporary pacing. This reads as a product of 1928, full stop.
You need romance or character depth. The humans are archetypes serving the plot, not the reverse.
You're after hard science or realistic physics. This is pulp adventure with atomic energy as a plot device.

About this book

The Skylark of Space chronicles the adventures of scientist Richard Seaton, who discovers the secrets of atomic energy following a laboratory accident. He partners with wealthy engineer Martin Crane to develop space travel and share the discovery with the world. Their invention attracts dangerous attention from competitors seeking to exploit Seaton's secret, particularly the unscrupulous Dr. Marc "Blackie" DuQuesne. When DuQuesne attempts to destroy Seaton and Crane, the three men are sent into deep space, where they engage in epic intergalactic battles for survival. Written by Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame inductee E. E. Smith, this space opera is considered a foundational work in the genre, influencing science fiction written after its publication.

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Currently around #68K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 95% recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 550 reviews

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