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Poisoned Air

Poisoned Air

P. Meek, S.

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction

ISBN10: 9376550358
ISBN13: 9789376550357
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Sep 8 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.12
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A strange haze drifts over the city, thickening day by day, carrying with it an invisible menace that chills the heart and stirs the mind to dread. In an era when the promise of progress is shadowed by unforeseen dangers, a new and mysterious gas descends, threatening not only the air people breathe but the very fabric of society itself. The suspense is immediate and unrelenting, as the boundaries between science and peril blur within a world that feels both familiar and unsettlingly alien. This early science fiction novel stands as a compelling artefact from the golden age of speculative fiction, when writers dared to imagine the catastrophic consequences of unchecked innovation. The narrative unfolds with a keen sense of atmosphere, conjuring the tension of a community gripped by fear and uncertainty as toxic air becomes an inescapable reality. The story's prescient focus on environmental disaster fiction and air pollution fiction resonates with those fascinated by vintage science fiction and the anxieties that shaped twentieth-century storytelling. The enigmatic threat of the mysterious gas is rendered with a precision that heightens the stakes, drawing readers into a world where every breath could be fatal. For enthusiasts of classic sci fi books, this is a rare opportunity to experience the speculative fervour and imaginative scope that defined early 1930s science fiction. The novel's exploration of human ingenuity, vulnerability, and the unforeseen consequences of technological ambition offers a gripping reading experience, marked by brisk pacing and a sense of mounting danger. Collectors and classic-library buyers will appreciate the novel's place in the lineage of environmental and speculative fiction, as well as its enduring capacity to provoke thought and unease. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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