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Cap Kennedy #3
Monster of Metelaze
Destiny awaits the world of Metelaze. Mighty will be our future. To us will come the races of the galaxy. To us will come the wealth of a universe. Too long have we rested beneath the Terran heel. Very soon now we shall strike off the chains of our oppressors. Metelaze shall be free!"
This sort of propaganda was always common among the demagogues of backward planets that had received help from Terra. But Metelaze was different. For there the promise held out was that secrets of the ancient pre-galactic science were becoming available, that an offer was being made that "could not be refused."
To Cap Kennedy fell the task of finding out. Were there really unknown scientific marvels available on Metelaze? Who was behind these offers of total power and absolute wealth? What, in fact, was the monster of Metelaze? And how could such a monster out of time and space be stopped?
This sort of propaganda was always common among the demagogues of backward planets that had received help from Terra. But Metelaze was different. For there the promise held out was that secrets of the ancient pre-galactic science were becoming available, that an offer was being made that "could not be refused."
To Cap Kennedy fell the task of finding out. Were there really unknown scientific marvels available on Metelaze? Who was behind these offers of total power and absolute wealth? What, in fact, was the monster of Metelaze? And how could such a monster out of time and space be stopped?
- GenresScience Fiction
112 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1973
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May 31, 2022
Monster of Metalaze by Gregory Kern is the third book in a Pulp/Science Fiction series written in the 70s'. Although it was written several decades later it very much reminds me of the "Captin Future" books by Edmond Hamilton. Although there are about 17 books in this series, much like the Captain Future books they can be read as standalone. This book was a fun, fast read. I must point out that it is a bit dated and the attitudes of the characters reflect this.
June 26, 2020
"Destiny awaits the world of Metelaze. Mighty will be our future. To us will come the races of the galaxy. To us will come the wealth of a universe. Too long have we rested beneath the Terran heel. Very soon now we shall strike off the chains of our oppressors. Metelaze shall be free!"
This sort of propaganda was always common among the demagogues of backward planets that had received help from Terra. But Metelaze was different. For there the promise held out was that secrets of the ancient pre-galactic science were becoming available, that an offer was being made that "could not be refused."
To Cap Kennedy fell the task of finding out. Were there really unknown scientific marvels available on Metelaze? Who was behind these offers of total power and absolute wealth? What, in fact, was the monster of Metelaze? And how could such a monster out of time and space be stopped?
I miss series like Cap Kennedy. Written by E. C. Tubb (author of the popular Dumarest series) under the pen-name Gregory Kern. They seamlessly blend James Bond, Perry Rhodan, and Doc Savage.
This third book in the series was the first book to feature Earth's troubleshooter Cap Kennedy's colleagues. The result is mixed as it reduces Cap to almost a supporting character. The weakest book of the series so far.
This sort of propaganda was always common among the demagogues of backward planets that had received help from Terra. But Metelaze was different. For there the promise held out was that secrets of the ancient pre-galactic science were becoming available, that an offer was being made that "could not be refused."
To Cap Kennedy fell the task of finding out. Were there really unknown scientific marvels available on Metelaze? Who was behind these offers of total power and absolute wealth? What, in fact, was the monster of Metelaze? And how could such a monster out of time and space be stopped?
I miss series like Cap Kennedy. Written by E. C. Tubb (author of the popular Dumarest series) under the pen-name Gregory Kern. They seamlessly blend James Bond, Perry Rhodan, and Doc Savage.
This third book in the series was the first book to feature Earth's troubleshooter Cap Kennedy's colleagues. The result is mixed as it reduces Cap to almost a supporting character. The weakest book of the series so far.
April 14, 2020
From the beginning, Cap Kennedy was set up to be a SF Doc Savage-type series, even though Captain Future had already laid claim to that.
This third book in the series was the first book to feature Cap's "aides" and the result is mixed. Cap get relegated to a small portion of the story and the aides get featured center stage even when the actions they're taking isn't paramount to the book.
I stumbled through this one to get to the end and didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. Still, additional characters gave it a more pulpy vibe.
This third book in the series was the first book to feature Cap's "aides" and the result is mixed. Cap get relegated to a small portion of the story and the aides get featured center stage even when the actions they're taking isn't paramount to the book.
I stumbled through this one to get to the end and didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. Still, additional characters gave it a more pulpy vibe.
February 4, 2020
Great read
Awesome 👍 I love the cap Kennedy books always have since I was little use to have the whole series
Awesome 👍 I love the cap Kennedy books always have since I was little use to have the whole series
September 9, 2018
A nice, quick little science fiction mystery.
February 8, 2017
Verschillende invalshoeken - via de verschillende hoofdpersonages - zorgen voor parallel lopende verhaallijnen die mekaar tussendoor kruisen en aan het einde samenvallen. Dit zorgt voor veel aktie en een erg snel verhaal maar vraagt wel dat je er met je gedachten moet bijbijven. Anders mis je geheid één of meerdere aandachtspunten en zit je verderop in het verhaal met een storend gat in je kennis zodat je moet terugbladeren en een stuk herlezen. De definitieve oplossing op het einde laat wel een aantal vragen achter waarop in een andere wereld misschien een antwoord wordt gegeven in een vervolg verhaal. Tja, het is ook nooit genoeg....
August 18, 2022
This is the third book of a series written by Gregory Kern (aka EC Tubbs). It was better than the previous one. In this one you get to know a little more of Cap Kennedy sidekick.
A world is trying to escape the Galactic Empire and Kennedy and his crew are bound to find out what is happening. In this book we learn a bit of the backstory of some of the crew which was good.
Space Opera meets James Bond.
A world is trying to escape the Galactic Empire and Kennedy and his crew are bound to find out what is happening. In this book we learn a bit of the backstory of some of the crew which was good.
Space Opera meets James Bond.
February 4, 2009
It's space opera, and very action packed. I've enjoyed all three in the series that I've read so far and liked 'em enough to pick up a few more. E. C. Tubb is apparently the author for this series, under the name Gregory Kern.
The ending to this one was stronger than usual, although all these books are very short at 125 to 126 pages.
The ending to this one was stronger than usual, although all these books are very short at 125 to 126 pages.
March 8, 2009
Third book in the series. As in the others, a fast moving, action-packed space opera. A fast, fun read.
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