The McDowell, Robert Emmett 1914-1975 creator Murphy, C. A. (Cornelius Anthony) 1898-1984 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2020-11-18 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction Adventure stories Diseases -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Human-alien encounters -- Fiction Enslaved persons -- Fiction Space pirates -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63807 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63807 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134453.0 63807