1949 Adult Novel Gnome Press (Serialized in Astounding, 1941)

Sixth Column

Campbell concept adaptation

Narrative Synopsis

Following a sudden conquered occupation of the United States, six surviving military researchers hidden in a secret Citadel in the Colorado mountains harness a newly discovered magneto-gravitic spectra to create miracles, posing as a religious order called the Temple of Mudar to spark an underground rebellion.

When physical force fails, the mind must fashion weapons out of faith and physics.
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Historical & Editorial Context

Written from an outline provided by Astounding editor John W. Campbell; also published under the alternate title The Day After Tomorrow.