James Trafford March Sr. was a renowned hard science fiction writer and political activist best known for such critically acclaimed classics as Plastic Souls and Manhattan Shrugged.
Biography[]
James Trafford March came to prominence writing hard science fiction stories including Plastic Souls and Manhattan Shrugged, both of which became beloved classics. His success in the medium earned him the title of "sci-fi grandmaster". In addition to his successful career as a writer, March was also known for his political activism, particularly his anti-war and anti-establishment sentiments. His activities against the government earned him a "nasty number 69" spot on Richard Nixon's enemies list.[1][2]
Despite his success, March was experiencing financial difficulties. He owed a significant amount of money to the IRS, which had taken action to freeze his earnings. As a result, he was unable to pay the taxes he owed, and his creditors were pursuing him for the repayment. Considering this, March's disappearance came not as a surprise to the public. When March disappeared, it was rumored that he was connected to the mysterious disappearance of several other creative figures around the same time, including Max Shea.[3] However, the truth behind March's disappearance was much darker–he was taken to Adrian Veidt's island to work on the Alien Monster and was killed along with the other artists and scientists who took part in the project.[4]