"Doctor Universe" by Carl Jacobi is a thrilling science fiction adventure about misused power and twisted perceptions. When Grannie Annie, a famous science fiction writer, realizes that her latest novel has sparked a dangerous plot involving mind-altering Green Flames, she springs into action. Teaming up with her pal Billy and a tough Venusian prospector named Ezra Karn, she ventures into the wild jungles of Venus. Their mission: to find a spaceship overflowing with these Green Flames and stop the evil Doctor Universe from using them to control people. They face off against unseen dangers and use their smarts to outwit foes, with Grannie Annie's sharp mind and fiery spirit leading the charge. The story mixes laughs with a serious message, ultimately mocking blind obedience and celebrating the importance of freedom.
Doctor Universe
By Carl Jacobi
A brave group journeys to an alien planet to stop a villain from using mind-altering flames to take over the universe.
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About the AuthorCarl Richard Jacobi was an American journalist and writer. He wrote short stories in the horror and fantasy genres for the pulp magazine market, appearing in such pulps of the bizarre and uncanny as Weird Tales, Ghost Stories, Startling Stories, Thrilling Wonder Stories and Strange Stories. He also wrote stories crime and adventure which appeared in such pulps as Thrilling Adventures, Complete Stories, Top-Notch, Short Stories, The Skipper, Doc Savage and Dime Adventures Magazine. Jacobi also produced some science fiction, mainly space opera, published in such magazines as Planet Stories. He was one of the last surviving pulp-fictioneers to have contributed to the legendary American horror magazine Weird Tales during its "glory days". His stories have been translated into French, Swedish, Danish and Dutch.
Carl Richard Jacobi was an American journalist and writer. He wrote short stories in the horror and fantasy genres for the pulp magazine market, appearing in such pulps of the bizarre and uncanny as Weird Tales, Ghost Stories, Startling Stories, Thrilling Wonder Stories and Strange Stories. He also wrote stories crime and adventure which appeared in such pulps as Thrilling Adventures, Complete Stories, Top-Notch, Short Stories, The Skipper, Doc Savage and Dime Adventures Magazine. Jacobi also produced some science fiction, mainly space opera, published in such magazines as Planet Stories. He was one of the last surviving pulp-fictioneers to have contributed to the legendary American horror magazine Weird Tales during its "glory days". His stories have been translated into French, Swedish, Danish and Dutch.
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