TARRANO THE CONQUEROR

TARRANO THE CONQUEROR is a science fiction novel by RAYMOND KING CUMMINGS. It was serialized in HUGO GERNSBACK’S magazine, SCIENCE AND INVENTION beginning with the July 1925 issue and later published as a hardcover book by A. C. MCCLURG & CO. in 1930. Set in the year 2430 A.D., interplanetary tensions and conflicts arise following a series of high-profile murders of global leaders. The narrative revolves around the aftermath of these assassinations and introduces key characters such as Jac Hallen, who is a news-gatherer caught in the turmoil, and Elza, the daughter of a prominent scientist, who becomes entangled in the power dynamics orchestrated by the enigmatic and ambitious character Tarrano. The opening chapters introduce a gripping political landscape filled with espionage and the threat of impending war, setting the stage for a love story intertwined with adventure as well as the pursuit of scientific secrets that could change the fate of humanity.