About John J. McGuire
Lived 1917 – 1981 (aged 63). John J. McGuire was an American writer, novelist and science fiction writer.
John Joseph McGuire (August 25, 1917, in Altoona, Pennsylvania – August 1, 1981) was an American author of science fiction.
He frequently wrote with H. Beam Piper.
Selected works
Short stories "Hunter Patrol" (Amazing May 1959) "The Return" (Astounding January 1954) Note: an expanded version of this story can be found in "The Science Fictional Sherlock Holmes" (Council of Four, 1960) "The Queen's Messenger" (Astounding May 1957) "Trap for the Bleeder" (Fantastic Universe March 1959) "To Catch an Alien" in Star Science Fiction #6 (Ballantine Books 1959) "Take The Reason Prisoner" (Analog November 1963) "Testing" (Fantastic Stories June 1964)
Novels Null-ABC (Astounding February and March 1953) Note: also published as "Crisis in 2140" (Ace 1957) Lone Star Planet (Fantastic Universe March 1957) Note: also published as "A Planet for Texans" (Ace 1958)
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Who was John J. McGuire?
American science fiction author (1917-1981)
When was John J. McGuire born?
John J. McGuire was born on 25 August 1917 in Altoona.
When did John J. McGuire die?
John J. McGuire died on 1 August 1981 in United States.
What was John J. McGuire's occupation?
John J. McGuire was a writer, novelist and science fiction writer.
What nationality was John J. McGuire?
John J. McGuire was American.
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