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Invaders from the Infinite

by John W. Jr. Campbell (1910–1971)

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  • 4 hours to read
  • 26 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"Invaders from the Infinite" by Jr. John W. Campbell is a science fiction novel published in 1961. The story follows three heroes—Arcot, Morey, and Wade—as they attempt to aid a race of superdogs in this sequel to earlier adventures. Campbell combines imaginative theoretical physics with space battles and futuristic technology. Critics note the novel's strength lies in its ingenious speculative science and novel artifacts, though the narrative includes extensive technical explanations and repeated combat sequences that showcase Campbell's inventive approach to early science fiction.

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Chapter I

INVADERS

Russ Evans, Pilot 3497, Rocket Squad Patrol 34, unsnapped his seat belt, and with a slight push floated "up" into the air inside the weightless ship. He stretched himself, and yawned broadly.

"Red, how soon do we eat?" he called.

"Shut up, you'll wake the others," replied a low voice from the rear of the swift little patrol ship. "See anything?"

"Several million stars," replied Evans in a lower voice. "And—" His tone became suddenly severe. "Assistant Murphy, remember your manners when addressing your superior officer. I've a mind to report you."

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Contents

Show all 26 chapters
  1. Chapter I
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter III
  4. Chapter IV
  5. Chapter V
  6. Chapter VI
  7. Chapter VII
  8. Chapter VIII
  9. Chapter IX
  10. Chapter X
  11. Chapter XI: "Write Off the Magnet"
  12. Chapter XII
  13. Chapter XIII
  14. Chapter XIV
  15. Chapter XV
  16. Chapter XVI
  17. Chapter XVII
  18. Chapter XVIII
  19. Chapter XIX
  20. Chapter XX
  21. Chapter XXI: The Power of "the Thought"
  22. Chapter XXII
  23. Chapter XXIII
  24. Chapter XXIV
  25. Chapter XXV
  26. Chapter XXVI

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This free edition of Invaders from the Infinite by John W. Jr. Campbell comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #20154, released 2006-12-20. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Novels.

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