Searching for an old Sci Fi book I read

[Harold]

So, the reason I joined is I am trying to find an old Sci Fi book I had read as a child in the 1970's. The book was given to me by an older aunt, now long gone and was likely published sometime in the 1950's through 1960's.

I remember little about the book, but three things stand out. The first is it takes place in space on a space station. The human hero has an uncanny ability to guess which floor of the station he is on through the various levels of gravity / pressure on the floor (this was part of an introduction test. The third was dealing with an alien spaceship of unknown origin.

I know its a very thin premise to go on, but I would be thrilled with any help in discovering this old book.

Thanks,

Harold

[Paul]

Hi Harold


That does ring a bell with me, but it's not bringing anything to mind. I'll let the thought ferment and come back to you if anything germinates. Yes, I know that's a mixed metaphor.

[Harold]

Paul wrote: "Hi Harold


That does ring a bell with me, but it's not bringing anything to mind. I'll let the thought ferment and come back to you if anything germinates. Yes, I know that's a mixed metaphor."

Thanks for the heads up, Paul. I appreciate it. Here's to hoping.

[Stephen]

That sounds a bit like Heinlein’s Space Cadet. The Academy the protagonist attends is an orbital station. He doesn’t have an “uncanny” ability to tell what level he’s on, but I believe there is some discussion of the issue. And there is a mysterious old spaceship encountered late in the story on Venus.

Pretty good book imo, like most of the Heinlein “juveniles”.

[Harold]

Stephen wrote: "That sounds a bit like Heinlein’s Space Cadet. The Academy the protagonist attends is an orbital station. He doesn’t have an “uncanny” ability to tell what level he’s on, but I believe..."

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for the heads up. After looking at the various editions, it could be. The old spaceship from Venus also rings a bell.

grabbed a copy from eBay and will see.

[Stephen]

I hope I didn’t mislead you. I’m not sure about the different levels of gravity.

[Harold]

Stephen wrote: "I hope I didn’t mislead you. I’m not sure about the different levels of gravity."

Hi Stephen.

I just finished Space Cadet. Unfortunately, it was not the book I have been searching for, so back to square one in my quest.

On the positive side, it was a good read, so overall a plus and good addition to my collection. I appreciate the attempt.

[Harold]

Paul wrote: "Hi Harold


That does ring a bell with me, but it's not bringing anything to mind. I'll let the thought ferment and come back to you if anything germinates. Yes, I know that's a mixed metaphor."

Hi Paul. Just wondering if you had any success with the book fermentation?

Kind regards,

Harold