John Kippax, the pen name of John Charles Hynam, is celebrated for his contributions to short story and novel forms. He is particularly noted for the Venturer Twelve series, a collaborative effort with Dan Morgan that was tragically left unfinished due to Kippax's untimely passing. His narrative voice is marked by a keen exploration of adventure and character psychology, offering readers immersive and thought-provoking journeys. Kippax's distinctive approach left a memorable imprint on the literary landscape.
United Earth Government couldn't get the vast appropriations needed to commandeer an entire planet - necessary to experiment with the titanic forces that would be unleashed while doing research on a warp-drive.And meanwhile, Venturer Twelve and her sister ships continued to protect Earth Sector as best they could, knowing the aliens must already have the drive.But their worst enemy was right there on Earth.