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Murray Leinster

1896–1975

1 series 4 books in order 1920–1927

Murray Leinster was a pen name used by William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer who lived from June 16, 1896, to June 8, 1975. He was known for writing genre fiction, especially science fiction. Throughout his career, he produced more than 1,500 short stories and articles, as well as 14 movie scripts and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays. He worked primarily as a novelist and short story writer, contributing extensively to the field of speculative fiction.

Born
1896
Active years
1920–1927
Known for
Burl

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Series by Murray Leinster

Burl

4 books in order · 1920–1927

  1. The Mad Planet

    1920 · Murray Leinster

    The Mad Planet is a 1920 book by Murray Leinster. It is book 1 of the series Burl. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  2. The Mad Planet

    1926 · Murray Leinster

    The Mad Planet is a 1926 book by Murray Leinster. It is book 1 of the series Burl. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  3. The Red Dust

    1921 · Murray Leinster

    The Red Dust is a 1921 book by Murray Leinster. It is book 2 of the series Burl. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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  4. The Red Dust

    1927 · Murray Leinster

    The Red Dust is a 1927 book by Murray Leinster. It is book 2 of the series Burl. Catalog genres: Science Fiction.

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We list 4 books by Murray Leinster across 1 series, published between 1920–1927 — each shown in full reading order.

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