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Edwin Balmer

Taking place between 1895 and 1920, the reader is introduced to shipping, boats, navigating weather, and commuting to Lake Michigan cities. Of course, this is all couched in an Indian legend in which a mysterious drum sounds for all the people lost at sea. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

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Edwin Balmer, Philip Wylie

The Earth has been obliterated, crushed by the rogue planet Bronson Alpha. Now the remnants of humanity—a carefully selected group of scientists, engineers, and specialists—have landed on Bronson Beta, a mysterious world that promises survival but guarantees nothing.As the American survivors explore their new home, they discover ruins of an advanced civilization that vanished long ago. Strange structures dot the landscape, evidence of beings who mastered technology far beyond human...

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Edwin Balmer, Philip Wylie

In When Worlds Collide, an unprecedented astronomical discovery heralds a coming apocalypse as two alien worlds hurtle towards our solar system. As scientists calculate the cataclysmic impact of these rogue planets, society grapples with impending doom and the possibility of escape.Amid widespread panic and chaos, individuals forge unexpected alliances, and a forbidden romance emerges against a backdrop of cosmic disaster. Desperate efforts to secure a future on a distant ...

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Philip Wylie, Edwin Balmer

When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, its accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet. Their greatest threat, they soon discover, comes not from the skies but from other humans.

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Philip Wylie, Edwin Balmer

''After Worlds Collide'' is a sequel to the 1932 science fiction classic ''When Worlds Collide.'' This one tells the story of the survivors’ progress on their new world, Bronson Beta, after the destruction of the Earth.

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Edwin Balmer

The Breath of Scandal by Edwin Balmer is a compelling drama of reputation, secrecy, and social tension set within a world where appearances carry immense power. With sharp characterization and steadily building suspense, Balmer crafts a narrative that explores how rumor and suspicion can alter lives, relationships, and public standing. At the center of the story are individuals caught in the wake of a growing scandal whose origins and implications remain uncertain. As whispers spread and a...

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Edwin Balmer

"The Man Higher Up" is a thriller that delves into the world of corporate intrigue and suspense. The novel follows the story of a protagonist who becomes entangled in a web of corporate espionage and deceit. As he navigates the complexities of high-stakes business and powerful figures, he uncovers a series of secrets and dangers that threaten his life and career.The plot typically involves a mix of suspenseful scenarios, clever twists, and dramatic revelations, keeping readers on edge as t...

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Edwin Balmer

Keeban by Edwin Balmer is a suspenseful and imaginative novel that combines mystery, adventure, and psychological tension within a richly atmospheric narrative. Known for his ability to blend intrigue with compelling character development, Balmer crafts a story that steadily draws readers into a world of hidden motives, uncertain loyalties, and unfolding danger. At the center of the novel is the enigmatic figure or force known as Keeban, whose presence influences the actions and decisions ...

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Edwin Balmer

The quick, quiet unlocking and then the closing of the hall door on the floor below told me that Jerry had come in; so I sat up, roused as I always was when I felt him about. He put life into any place,—even into an Astor Street marble mansion in the somnolence of two-thirty on a morning after everybody else has gone to bed. Since my light was on, although it was only a shaded reading lamp and although the double blinds before my window must have prevented more than the merest glint outsid...

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Edwin Balmer

Fidelia by Edwin Balmer is a thoughtful and emotionally engaging novel that explores loyalty, personal conviction, and the complexities of human relationships. Through a carefully developed narrative and richly drawn characters, Balmer crafts a story that examines how trust and devotion are tested by ambition, misunderstanding, and changing circumstances. At the center of the novel is Fidelia, a character whose strength of character and emotional depth shape the course of the story. As she...

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Edwin Balmer

Dangerous Business by Edwin Balmer is a gripping novel of suspense, ambition, and hidden conflict set within a world where professional success and personal risk are deeply intertwined. With sharp pacing and an atmosphere charged with tension, Balmer crafts a story that explores the consequences of power, secrecy, and the pursuit of advantage in uncertain circumstances. At the center of the narrative are characters drawn into situations where business dealings become increasingly perilous,...

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Edwin Balmer

Resurrection Rock by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a gripping early twentieth-century mystery novel that combines suspense, psychological intrigue, and atmospheric storytelling. Known for their collaborative skill in crafting tightly structured narratives, the authors deliver a tale where secrets, danger, and discovery converge around a powerful and enigmatic setting. At the center of the story is Resurrection Rock, a place shrouded in mystery and associated with unsettling events th...