The Great Green Blight by Robert Emmett McDowell

"The Great Green Blight" by Robert Emmett McDowell is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The narrative unfolds in a futuristic Empire of Earth facing imminent collapse due to mysterious pirate attacks by phantom crews, and the story focuses on Norman Saint Clair, a nervous young lecturer traveling aboard the space liner "Jupiter". As he grapples with fears of the increasingly dangerous voyage, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue involving murder, hints of betrayal, and the potential threat posed by the enigmatic plant-like Dohlmites. At the start of the novel, the atmosphere is thick with tension as Norman Saint Clair prepares for his journey to Ganymede, a colony in the Empire. Alongside initial introductions with fellow passengers, including the captivating Jennifer Scott, ominous events unfurl, culminating in the shocking murder of a Terrestial Intelligence Service agent on board. This incident triggers a mix of panic and suspicion among passengers, and as Norman strives to understand the unfolding chaos, he forms a budding connection with Jennifer. They soon find themselves questioning the safety of their journey and seeking a way to uncover the truth behind the terror that looms over the Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author McDowell, Robert Emmett, 1914-1975
Illustrator Murphy, C. A. (Cornelius Anthony), 1898-1984
Title The Great Green Blight
Note Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Diseases -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Enslaved persons -- Fiction
Subject Space pirates -- Fiction
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