The Wailing Asteroid

by Murray Leinster

"The Wailing Asteroid" by Murray Leinster is a science-fiction novel published in 1960. When mysterious radio signals from deep space match the haunting notes from engineer Joe Burke's recurring childhood dreams, he traces them to a distant asteroid. Building a spaceship with friends and family, Burke discovers an ancient fortress left by an unknown civilization—and learns that Earth faces imminent destruction from an implacable cosmic Enemy. Now humanity's survival depends on mastering alien weapons and technology within days.