Raymond F. Jones
Books and Stories

Raymond F. Jones (b. 1915 - d. 1994) was an American science fiction writer, born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended the University of Utah and was an LDS missionary and technical writer. His first story was Test of the Gods, appearing in Astounding Science Fiction in 1941. His best known novel was This Island Earth, which was adapted into the film of the same name by Universal Studios.Select a novel or story title to see the inventions from that work:

Deadly Host, Astounding Science Fiction, 1945

Rider in the Sky, Thrilling Science Fiction, 1973

The Cat and the King, Astounding Science Fiction, 1946

 

 

 

 

 

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