02618cam a22004093u 4500 64528 UtSlPG 20260610134504.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS McGreevey, John, 1922-2010 Venus Hate Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories May 1952 Release date is 2021-02-12 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Venus Hate" by John McGreevey is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story is set on the inhospitable planet of Venus and revolves around themes of obsession, jealousy, and the harsh realities of life in a colonial outpost. It explores the complex dynamics between Earth men and Venusian women, particularly focusing on a tragic love triangle that ultimately leads to dire consequences. At the center of the narrative is Yancey Ritter, a prospector who dreams of fortune through the discovery of precious quolla stones. His life takes a dark turn when he brings Selo, a young Venusian woman, back to his isolated humidi-hut after forming a bond with her in Athens. As tensions rise between Yancey and Selo, a stranger named Brian Daniels enters the picture, igniting Yancey's jealousy and leading him down a path of betrayal. In a fit of desperation and rage, Yancey sabotages Brian’s chances for survival, believing this will secure his place with Selo. However, the actions he takes ultimately lead to his own demise, emphasizing the destructive power of obsession and the harshness of the environment around them. The book ends with a haunting question about fate and the consequences of human actions in an unforgiving world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Space colonies -- Fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Spouses -- Fiction Beecham, Tom, 1926-2000 Produced from Planet Stories May 1952 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64528 105351 105351