The Woman Obsession

The Woman Obsession, published in 1954 by William Campbell Gault, is a science fiction novel set during space travel on the Mars-Jupiter run. The story follows Johnny 'Horse' Collins, a navigator who becomes obsessed with a vision of a woman on a nonexistent asteroid, leading to conflict aboard the spaceship. As the crew grapples with their desires and societal norms, they face the consequences of their actions, culminating in a trial that reshapes their understanding of love and human connection in a futuristic context. The narrative blends adventure with psychological exploration, highlighting the complexities of desire in a male-dominated environment.