Planetoid 127

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Planetoid 127 is a novel by Edgar Wallace published in 1929.

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Plot summary

Planetoid 127 is a novel in which Professor Colson of Earth uses a device to communicate with the sister planet (located on the other side of the Sun) to get stock market results in advance. [1]

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed Planetoid 127 for White Dwarf #87, and stated that "a rare SF venture by the doyen of hack thrillers." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Langford, Dave (March 1987). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf (87). Games Workshop: 6.