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The Fire People
Ray Cummings
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In effect Professor Newland declared that the curious astronomical phenomena of the previous November--the new "stars" observed, the two meteors that had fallen with their red and green light-fire--were all evidence of the existence of intelligent life on the planet Mercury.
In effect Professor Newland declared that the curious astronomical phenomena of the previous November--the new "stars" observed, the two meteors that had fallen with their red and green light-fire--were all evidence of the existence of intelligent life on the planet Mercury.
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At the sight of him my terror suddenly left me. Here was an enemy I could cope with. The dread fear of supernatural beings that had possessed me evaporated.
With a shout to Mercer I dashed forward directly at the doorway. I think the Mercutian had not yet seen us; he stood quite still, his body blocking the full width of the doorway.
I let fly with my fist as I came up and hit him full in the face. At the same instant my body struck his. He toppled backward and I went through the doorway. I tripped over him on the porch outside and fell sprawling. Before I could rise three other Mercutians fell upon me and pinned me down.
Mercer was right behind me in the doorway. I saw him pause an instant to see what was happening. There seemed . . . Read More
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Community Reviews
A cute tale that has a very positive story line for women/girls that was very unusual for the time period.
Entertaining, but seemed to go on forever. Once you get past the fantasy trappings (winged women who fly, light rays which destroy) this is basically an adventure romance: explorer meets members of an unknown people, falls in love, rescues the girl, defeats the enemy, and in so doing is able to brin
The Fire People Review
The story was excellent science-fictipn. I liked it. I do not anymore. I do not have enough words for a review.
Written in 1920 something and taking place in the future (1940's) was interesting to read. The thought of so many people owning their own planes and being able to fly was funny. I enjoyed the description of Mercury and people from there. Some aspects of the book were very far fetched. I liked Alan a