Fire People
by Ray Cummings
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Professor Newland, an astronomer, believes that the recent astronomical phenomena, such as the appearance of new stars and the fall of meteors with red and green lights, are evidence of intelligent life on Mercury. He sets out to prove his theory and make contact with the supposed beings. Along the way, he faces many challenges and dangers, but he is ultimately successful in his mission. The book explores the possibility of life beyond Earth and the challenges of making contact with other intelligent beings.Book Details
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Ray Cummings
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Ray Cummings was a pioneering science fiction writer and a prolific author of science fiction and adventure stories. Born in New York City in 1887, Cummings started his writing career as a technical w...
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