Green Fire (novel)

Infobox Book
name = Green Fire
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image_caption = Dust-jacket from the first edition
author = John Taine
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country = United States
language = English
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genre = Science fiction novel
publisher = E. P. Dutton
release_date = 1928
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media_type = Print (Hardback)
pages = 313 pp
isbn = NA
oclc = 2019311
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"Green Fire" is a science fiction novel by author John Taine (pseudonym of Eric Temple Bell). It was first published in 1928 by E. P. Dutton. The novel was adapted and produced as a play.

Plot introduction

The novel concerns two corporations competing to develop the power of atomic energy. Independent Laboratories, is working for the advancement of mankind, and Consolidated Power, is working for personal gain. Nature goes berserk, and James Ferguson, the leader of Independent discovers that Jevic, the Director of Consolidated has achieved his goal. Nebulae in space are marked with a greenish glow and then are obliterated. MacRobert, who has previously refused offers from either corporation is placed in charge of Independent. He disposes of Jevic in time to end the destruction.

Publication history

*1928, USA, E. P. Dutton OCLC|2019311, Pub date 1928, Hardback
*1952, USA, Fantasy Publishing Company, Inc. OCLC|2376255, Pub date 1952, Hardback

References

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*cite book | last=Crawford, Jr. | first=Joseph H. |coauthors=James J. Donahue and Donald M. Grant| title="333", A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel | location=Providence, RI| publisher=The Grandon Company | pages=62-63 | date=1953|oclc= 3924496
*cite book | last=Tuck | first=Donald H. | authorlink=Donald H. Tuck | title=The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy | location=Chicago | publisher=Advent | pages=36 | date=1974|id=ISBN 0-911682-20-1