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"Crisis!" was written by C. M. Kornbluth. Pioneering science fiction writer known for sharp social commentary and imaginative storytelling.

Crisis!

C. M. Kornbluth

Crisis! is a science fiction novel by C. M. Kornbluth, published in 1942. Set against the backdrop of interplanetary politics, it explores the diplomatic tensions between Earth and Venus that threaten to escalate into war due to misunderstandings and political blunders. The story follows Code Clerk Weems and Dr. Helen Carewe as they navigate bureaucratic incompetence and hostile alien politics to avert conflict, ultimately highlighting the absurdities of diplomacy and the potential for resolution without violence.