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Nathan Schachner
1895-1955
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Books by Nathan Schachner
Slaves of Mercury
"Slaves of Mercury" by Nathan Schachner is a science fiction novelette written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows Hilary Grendon, a space explorer who returns to Earth after a long journey only to find it under the oppressive rule of alien invaders known as Mercutians. The story explores themes of resilience, rebellion, and the longing for freedom as Hilary discovers the grave fate of his fellow Earthmen and the plight of his beloved, Joan. The opening of "Slaves of Mercury" introduces Hilary Grendon as he returns home after five years in space, filled with nostalgia and hope to reunite with Joan and present his adventures to President Amos Peabody. However, his reunion is marred by the shock of discovering humans living in fear, as he witnesses a blind man bound to a seat and the unresponsive demeanor of those around him. As he attempts to help the victim, the local population reacts with fright, highlighting the merciless power the Mercutians hold over Earth. The tension escalates further with the introduction of a giant Mercutian guard, revealing a disturbing state of affairs on the planet and setting the stage for Hilary's fight against the alien oppression, including a personal mission to rescue Joan from the clutches of the Mercutians.
Pirates of the Gorm
"Pirates of the Gorm" by Nathan Schachner is a science fiction novel published in the early 20th century, specifically during the 1930s. The story centers around a thrilling interplanetary adventure where the protagonist, Grant Pemberton, embarks on a mission to uncover the mysteries behind the disappearance of several space-fliers within the vicinity of Jupiter, leading to encounters with Ganymedan pirates and a secretive conspiracy. The narrative follows Grant Pemberton, who is secretly serving as an agent of the Interplanetary Secret Service, as he boards the space-liner "Althea" under the guise of an ordinary passenger. Early on, he faces an assassination attempt by a Ganymedan, indicating a deeper conspiracy at play. As the "Althea" falls prey to a meteor shower orchestrated by the Ganymedans, Grant teams up with a woman named Nona Gail, and together they uncover a hidden island of captured ships on Jupiter where the Ganymedans plan to dominate the solar system using a mysterious, powerful force known as the Gorm. The story is filled with action, tension, and an exploration of themes such as betrayal and the morality of power as Grant and Nona strive against the odds to thwart the Ganymedans' sinister plot.