In the Clutch of the War-God

In the Clutch of the War-God, written by Milo Hastings and published in 1911, is a science fiction novel set in a speculative 1950s where Japan initiates a war against the United States over immigration and resources. The story follows Ethel Calvert, the daughter of an American grain merchant in Japan, who navigates her identity and loyalties amidst the conflict after her father's death during an anti-foreign riot. The narrative explores themes of cultural differences, the impact of warfare, and the potential for reconciliation between East and West in the aftermath of war.