Murray Leinster

1896–1975

1 series 2 books in order

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
Known for: Burl

Series by Murray Leinster

Burl

2 books in order · 1921–1926

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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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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How many books has Murray Leinster written?

We list 2 books by Murray Leinster across 1 series, published between 1921–1926 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Murray Leinster's books?

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