Pirates of the Gorm

"Pirates of the Gorm" by Nathan Schachner is a science fiction tale from the 1930s, chronicling Grant Pemberton’s daring mission to solve a string of disappearances near Jupiter and unmask a dangerous plot. In the role of a secret agent, Grant travels aboard the "Althea", quickly becoming embroiled in peril after surviving an assassination attempt. With the help of Nona Gail, Grant uncovers a secret island of captured ships on Jupiter where Ganymedean forces plan to dominate the solar system using a mysterious and powerful force known as the Gorm. The narrative emphasizes action, suspense, betrayal, and the ethical implications of power as Grant and Nona fight against the clock to stop the Ganymedeans' sinister schemes from coming to pass.