The Red Dust

The Red Dust is a sci-fi story by Murray Leinster and the sequel to his book The Mad Planet. In a far distant future, the world is inhabited by massive insects and colossal mushrooms. Life has been significantly altered, and mankind is now in the process of becoming accustomed to the change. We again meet our hero Burl, but this time a far bigger danger jeopardizes humanity. The huge insects are still a frightening menace, but they are child's play compared to the toxic Red Dust...