The Firing Line

Name: The Firing Line
Author: George O. Smith

By George O. Smith

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A lawyer and corporate official, Mark Kingman, is visited by Allison Murdoch, an escaped convict and disgraced neural surgeon who seeks vengeance against a rival corporate group. Murdoch explains how a betatron electron weapon and ship surface coatings thwarted him and proposes a combined plan: manipulate stock values to seize control of Terran Electric, alter ship coatings to reverse secondary-emission effects, and use corporate resources and technical countermeasures to strike at Venus Equilateral and its leaders. The narrative blends detailed hard-science explanation of secondary emission and metallic-oxide coatings with a tense conspiracy that mixes market manipulation and engineering tactics in pursuit of revenge.

About the Author

George O. Smith

George O. Smith was an American science fiction writer known for his imaginative storytelling and contributions to the genre during the mid-20th century. He gained recognition for his ability to blend scientific concepts with engaging narratives, as seen in works like "Alien" and "Amateur in Chancery." Smith's writing often explored themes of technology and human experience, making him a notable figure in speculative fiction. Throughout his career, he produced a diverse array of stories, including titles such as "Beam Pirate" and "Highways in Hiding," showcasing his versatility and creativity as an author.