The Ultimate Weapon (Version 2)


Read by Phil Chenevert

(4.4 stars; 38 reviews)

A rip-roaring space adventure from the 1930's by the legendary John Cambpell. A race in another solar system many light years away from Earth is looking for some solar system with a sun more stable than their highly erratic one. They discover our nice neat little system and decide to move. With faster than light drive and much more advanced science and weapons it looks like a walk over by the away team. But they make the mistake of showing their hand just a bit too soon to earth's most amazing genius and inventor. The fight is on and it is bloody but our hero, using desperate means and a lot of uncertainty finally develops the ultimate weapon, And not a second too soon. Listen and enjoy this early SF story. - Summary by phil chenevert (3 hr 33 min)

Chapters

Part I 19:03 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part II 15:02 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part III 11:45 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part IV 14:13 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part V 13:24 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part VI 9:53 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part VII 26:46 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part VIII 21:04 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part IX 22:07 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part X 14:57 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part XI 23:57 Read by Phil Chenevert
Part XII and Epilogue 21:26 Read by Phil Chenevert

Reviews

Not bad.


(3.5 stars)

Reminds me of the Heart of Gold in The Hitchhiker's Guide...

Enjoyable space romp


(4 stars)

Some similarities between this and his earlier tale of the black star passing but a good old fashioned story of heroes being heroes and science saving the day. Largely implausible throughout but great fun.

I liked the dual human/alien perspective and the battle of wits.


(5 stars)

Read with careful attention.

Excellent entertainment


(5 stars)

imaginative and captivating story that was well read.