The most deadly weapon in history — a green mist which turned all it touched to flaming ruin — was ravaging America! Far off in Etoria, war-dog kingdom of the Mediterranean, a power-mad demagogue plotted the conquest of the world, and subjugating our land was his first wily move...! While the United States government prepares to surrender humbly — while war scars a thousand-mile front in Europe — Operator #5, Ace of the American Intelligence, alone, disgraced, challenges the might of the new Napoleon and single-handed carries the battle into the powerful warlord’s own fortified palace!
James Christopher did not technically belong to the U. S. Secret Service. He was a top agent for an American unnamed Intelligence Service. It was in his blood. His father, John Christopher, retired from the same agency years before. Answerable only to his superior, Z-7, and carrying a letter from the President of the United States identifying him as Operator #5,
Jimmy belonged to the clean-cut, square-jaw, clear-eyed breed of hero made popular by the F. B. I. back in those grim days. Even with that wholesome, image, Jimmy came well armed and prepared. He carried a Colt automatic and wore a flexible rapier concealed in the hollow of his leather belt. A gold skull ornament dangled from a vest-pocket watch chain. It contained a fast-acting poison in case of capture by enemy agents. Jimmy Christopher played a very dangerous game, of which he was a past master.
Into this unprecedented crisis plunged Jimmy Christopher. Only one man, but a man who embodied the American spirit — and stands prepared to perish to protect his country.
War Dogs of the Green Destroyer is read with stirring intensity by Milton Bagby. Originally published in the January, 1936 issue of Operator #5 magazine.
