We grew up in the evil years, the years when mankind ran amok and railed at fate. There were thousands who crowded the churches and implored an impassive sky for mercy. There were thousands who rioted and debauched everywhere they went. These would enjoy their last few moments, if enjoyment it could be called. I had seen some of the haunted eyes of these roisterers and I had been arrogantly thankful that I was one of the new people.
This is a pseudonym for Joseph Lawrence Morrissey, who also wrote under the pseudonym Henry Richards.
J.L. Morrissey was born in the United Kingdom, but became a resident of the United States later in life. His work began with thrillers, published in the 1930s and 1940s, then focused on science fiction in the 1960s, which he is perhaps best known for. He died in the UK in Fleetwood, Lancashire in 1981.