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    First Lensman
    First Lensman
    First Lensman
    Audiobook11 hours

    First Lensman

    Written by E. E. Smith

    Narrated by Mark Nelson

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    The Secret Planet.No human had ever landed on the hidden planet of Arisia. A mysterious space barrier turned back both men and ships. Then the word came to Earth, "Go to Arisia!", Virgil Samms of the Galactic Patrol went--and came back with the Lens, the strange device that gave its wearer powers no man had ever possessed before. Samms knew the price of that power would be high. But even he had no idea of the ultimate cost, and the weird destiny waiting for the First Lensman.First Lensman is the sequel to Triplanetary, and the second book of E.E. "Doc" Smith's classic Lensman series. (from the original book cover and Mark Nelson)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
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    E. E. Smith

    Edward Elmer Smith, also known as E. E. "Doc" Smith, (May 2, 1890 – August 31, 1965) was an American author and a pioneer in the science fiction genre, particularly known for his space opera series. He played a significant role in shaping early science fiction, especially in the realm of space adventures and interstellar conflicts.

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      Despite being a very old book this one caught my attention and had ideas I hadn’t read before that made me actually think. A bit comic book like but the plot and ideas good enough to rise above this and make me wish I had a second in the series.