Deadly Dust by Murray Leinster is a gripping science fiction thriller that takes readers on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic world. The story follows a group of survivors as they navigate a devastated landscape, trying to stay alive while facing the deadly threat of radioactive dust that covers the earth.
Leinster does an excellent job of building tension and creating a sense of urgency as the characters race against time to find a way to protect themselves from the lethal dust. The plot is fast-paced and filled with twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end.
The characters are well-developed and likable, each with their own strengths and weaknesses that make them relatable and engaging. The relationships and dynamics between the characters add depth to the story and provide insight into how people might react in a crisis situation.
Overall, Deadly Dust is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning the fragility of human civilization and the consequences of our actions. Leinster's writing is engrossing and immersive, making this book a must-read for fans of science fiction and dystopian literature.
Book Description:
Murray Leinster does not disappoint with this gem of a story. The dust is deadly. It is slowly drifting down over the North American continent. Not ordinary dust, this dust is highly radioactive and silently deadly. Only one person sees too clearly that the USA is doomed and everyone in it unless this horrible, silent, death brining 'dust' can be stopped. And he, Doctor David Murfree, the only person to see the danger, cannot get permission from his superior to take leave from his civil servant job so that he can find the only man in America who might know what is causing this dust and perhaps even fix it. . - Summary by phil chenevert