Description

A pulse-quickening voyage back to the roots of adventure, where strange skies loom over quiet streets and ordinary lives are pulled into cosmic peril. The Devil's Asteroid gathers science fiction stories in a rare, cohesive collection that pulses with pulp energy, weird fiction tones, and sharp, character-driven drama. It blends vintage sf sensibilities with the swagger of third-decade pulp adventure, marrying an American rural town setting to an alien menace that tests courage, loyalty, and the limits of human ingenuity. The result is more than a sequence of thrills; it is a curated meditation on space exploration dangers, cosmic horror, and the stubborn hope of communities standing firm when the universe seems to push against their doors. Historically, this work stands as a touchstone of its era, linked to the prolific craft of Manly Wade Wellman and the broader tradition of early American pulp. It evokes the kinship of Edgar Rice Burroughs and the era's distinctive voice, while inviting modern readers to witness why these tales endure. For casual readers, it offers brisk adventures and spine-tingling menace; for collectors, it is a meticulous restoration that respects the original aura while securing its relevance for today's audience. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it's not merely a reprint-it's a collectors edition readers will treasure, a cultural treasure for decades to come.