McGUIRE, John J(oseph)

(1917-1981)

   US author best known for his collaborations with H. Beam PIPER on the sf action novel Crisis in 2140 (1953 ASF as "Null ABC"; 1957) and on A Planet for Texans (1957 Fantastic Universe as "Lone Star Planet"; 1958). These books are not readily distinguishable from Piper's soloefforts. JM wrote 2 other stories with Piper and 4 solo 1957-64.

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   See also: COLONIZATION OF OTHER WORLDS; CRIME AND PUNISHMENT.