The Hermes Fall Author:John Baxter Reports from the orbiting observatory show that on Monday, August 25, 1980, the asteroid Hermes will strike the United States with an impact more deadly than that of any bomb ever conceived. — The Hermes disaster is a menace to every living being on Earth. Some hope it is a hoax or mistake---some try to ignore it---some work desparately to avert ... more »it---and some secretly welcome it.« less