Masters of the vortex
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2022-06-25 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #68397 |
Description
"Masters of the Vortex" by E. E. Smith is a science fiction collection published in 1960, set in the Lensman universe. Nuclear engineer Neal "Storm" Cloud possesses a mathematical mind capable of extinguishing deadly atomic vortices—self-sustaining energy phenomena that consume everything they touch. After tragedy strikes his family, Cloud becomes the universe's sole Vortex Blaster, traveling from planet to planet while confronting gangsters and alien life forms. His adventures lead to an unexpected discovery about the vortices' true nature and a chance at healing his broken heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)