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Asteroid H277—Plus

By Harry Walton
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A shipboard sabotage sets a calculating crew member's scheme in motion to seize a stash of rare metal: he secretly disperses a drug that leaves colleagues apparently comatose, disables refrigeration to trigger a catastrophic fuel explosion, and slips away in a self-contained lifeboat. From the blazing debris he recovers a scorched casket holding the prize and flees into space. The narrative traces his cold-blooded cunning, the hazardous retrieval amid wreckage and heat, and the immediate, uncertain consequences that follow his theft and the freighter's destruction.

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Harry Walton

Harry Walton was an American author known for his contributions to science fiction literature in the mid-20th century. He is recognized for his imaginative storytelling and engaging narratives that explore themes of space exploration and extraterrestrial life. Walton's notable works include "Asteroid H277—Plus," which delves into the adventures of space travelers, and "Spawn of the Venus Sea," a tale that combines elements of science fiction with the mysteries of the ocean. His writing reflects the era's fascination with the cosmos and the unknown, making him a distinctive voice in the genre.

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