The Crack of Doom
Arthur Marcel, an idle Englishman with a medical education and a legacy, meets a brilliant scientist named Herbert Brande on a steamer and is drawn into his circle, the Cui Bono society. Brande has concluded that the universe is a mistake and that he has the means to correct it: a process for unlocking the energy inside matter and setting off a chain of destruction. Marcel, half in love with Brande's sister Natalie, finds himself on an expedition to a Pacific island with the fate of the planet depending on whether he can stop his host. Published in 1895, the novel is among the first to imagine an atomic catastrophe, and it is an early landmark of the genre. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about The Crack of Doom
The Crack of Doom by Robert Cromie can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Crack of Doom online?
Yes. The Crack of Doom opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Crack of Doom free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Crack of Doom is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Crack of Doom in the public domain?
Yes. The Crack of Doom by Robert Cromie is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Crack of Doom?
About 2 h 51 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Crack of Doom?
The Crack of Doom by Robert Cromie is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
