Gold in the Sky

by Alan Edward Nourse

"Gold in the Sky" by Alan Edward Nourse is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Gregory and Tom Hunter, two brothers whose lives are intertwined with the dangerous business of asteroid mining. Faced with the mysterious death of their father while mining in the Asteroid Belt, they uncover a deeper conspiracy associated with the Jupiter Equilateral company, leading them to confront the perils of their spacefaring world in pursuit of justice. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a tense narrative filled with action and emotional conflict. It begins with Greg Hunter, a test pilot, preparing for a risky space mission when he receives an urgent summons from the U.N. Council, signaling trouble regarding their father’s safety. Simultaneously, Tom Hunter, who has been dealing with his own struggles in the Martian landscape, learns of the unexpected loss of their father. The brothers reunite amid a backdrop of suspicion surrounding the motives of powerful corporate entities like Jupiter Equilateral, establishing an atmosphere charged with danger and intrigue. Their quest to uncover the truth about their father's death propels them into a web of conspiracy, setting the tone for the thrilling adventures that await them in the vastness of space.