Triplanetary, Edward Elmer Smith
Triplanetary, Edward Elmer Smith
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Triplanetary
Experience a timeless Science Fiction classic! In this pulse-pounding space opera, Triplanetary agents battle brilliant space pirates, cosmic armadas, and a horrifying amphibious alien menace.

Author: Edward Elmer Smith

Narrator: Darrell Taylor

Unabridged: 6 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Darrell Taylor

Published: 04/05/2026


Synopsis

A hijacked spaceliner. A ruthless mastermind in a cloaked fortress. And a horrifying new alien threat that could devour the solar system.

Aboard the interplanetary luxury cruiser Hyperion, disaster strikes without warning. A lethal gas attack drops the passengers, and the vessel is forcefully dragged off course by an invisible pirate fleet. Unbeknownst to the attackers, undercover Triplanetary Secret Service Agent Conway Costigan, veteran Captain Bradley, and the fierce passenger Clio Marsden have survived the ambush. Locked in a cloaked, impenetrable planetoid ruled by the sinister genius "Roger", the trio must plot a desperate escape.But Earth's massed armadas and Roger's high-tech marauders are completely unaware of an even greater cosmic terror lurking in the void. From the depths of a distant blue-sunned world, the Nevians—giant, four-legged, amphibious scientists wielding god-like technology—have arrived in search of an invaluable resource: iron. To them, human fleets and pirate fortresses are nothing but raw metal to be melted down into slag!Why you will love this audiobook: If you crave the adrenaline-fueled origins of Science Fiction, this is where the modern Space Opera was born! Filled with galaxy-spanning battles, brilliant undercover agents, daring escapes, hard-science futuristic weapons, and cosmic alien contact, this classic adventure delivers action and imagination at the speed of light. Fans of retro sci-fi thrillers, vintage interstellar warfare, and pulp-era heroes will be utterly captivated by this milestone of galactic literature.About the Author: Edward Elmer "Doc" Smith (1890–1965) is universally recognized as the father of the space opera. With his legendary Skylark and Lensman series, his visionary writing established the foundational tropes of cosmic science fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paul on May 14, 2026

The grand-daddy of all galactic royal rumbles! Two civilizations, the Arisians and the Eddorians, old beyond imagining and evolved to the point where their mental skills alone command energy and forces that are unthinkable for lesser species such as humans from our beloved Earth or even the reptilian......more

Goodreads review by Graeme on November 11, 2023

Super Spy Scandal! 19 yo Socialite Sparks Interstellar War! "Miss Marsden will have a lot of explaining to do when she gets back home." - Triplanetary Tattler. Supreme Council Shocker! We Are Not Alone! "These so-called 'Arisians,' fancy themselves our equals. Of course, we will soon demonstrate our......more

Goodreads review by Manny on February 18, 2013

Reading Bishop Barnes's rather interesting Scientific Theory and Religion earlier this evening, I was reminded of E.E. Doc Smith's dreadful space opera series. Both authors, writing in the early 30s, are extremely concerned about current theories of planetary formation; this was the period when most......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on June 22, 2014

This review is of the shorter, original version, because I somehow grabbed that one instead of the other one from Project Gutenberg. Whether or not Triplanetary is a good book depends on one’s expectations, I guess. I was expecting, due to it’s age, a pulpy adventure. That’s exactly what I got. If yo......more

Goodreads review by Clint on December 24, 2023

The book has a lot of action and a mythology that goes back millions of years, but it doesn't have much for characters. The characters are just names on a page instead of people to get invested in, which is how a lot of science fiction was written at the time. It's one of those books that made me thi......more