First Lensman
by E. E. Smith
401 pages~7 hrs
“Before the war began, one man was chosen to light the way.”
Virgil Samms is gifted a powerful telepathic artifact from a cryptic alien race, launching a desperate mission to assemble the first Galactic Patrol. In a universe teetering on the edge of cosmic war, he must lead a diverse alliance to stop an ancient, shadowy evil from consuming every civilized world.
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