The thrilling sequel to the apocalyptic bestseller When Worlds Collide. After Worlds Collide (1934) continues the story of the survivors' progress on their new world, Bronson Beta, following Earth's destruction. As American colonists explore the dangerous landscape in two ships, they encounter German, Russian, and Japanese survivors who have also made the journey. Co-written by Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer, this classic science fiction adventure first appe...

One rainy morning in April, Luther Trant sat alone in his office. On his wrist as he bent closely over a heap of typewritten pages spread before him on his desk, a small instrument in continual motion ticked like a watch. It was for him an hour of idleness; he was reading fiction. And, with his passion for making visible and recording the workings of the mind, he was taking a permanent record of his feelings as he read.The instrument strapped on Trant’s arm was called a sphygmograp...

The Complete Works of Edwin BalmerThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Decidedly Odd2 - Keeban3 - The Man Higher Up4 - Ruth of the U. S. A

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 ...

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...

Published first as a six-part serial in 1932, When Worlds Collide is a story of golden-age cataclysmic vision, bursting into the hearts and minds of science fiction readers ever since. The thrilling plot follows an astronomer, Sven Bronson, as he tries to save humankind from two approaching rogue planets that are sure to destroy the Earth as they readjust their orbit. Banding together with a team of scientists, the race to escape to the skies begins—but the more immediate threat s...

Black Cat Weekly #6 features an eclectic mix of original, classic, and rare stories and novels—science fiction, mysteries, fantasy (light and dark), and the uncategorizable. The latest issue is no exception. Here are 2 novels and 10 shorter works:MR. BIG NOSE, by Martin Suto [mystery short]THE PASSING OF BIG MAMA MAYHALL, by Bobbi A. Chukran [mystery short]ONE HOUR, by Dashiell Hammett [mystery short]IT’S A DATE, by Hal Charles [mystery short]KEEBAN,...

The story likely features elements of mystery, humor, or the supernatural, given the title's suggestion of peculiarity or strangeness. As with many short stories of this nature, "Decidedly Odd" may involve unexpected twists, eccentric characters, or unusual situations that challenge the reader's expectations.As Edwin Balmer was known for his contributions to various genres, including mystery, science fiction, and fantasy, "Decidedly Odd" may incorporate elements from one or more of these g...

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...

It was the day for great destinies. Germany was starving; yet German armies, stronger and better prepared than ever before, were about to annihilate the British and the French. Austria, crumbling, was secretly suing for peace; yet Austria was awaiting only the melting of snow in the mountain passes before striking for Venice and Padua. Russia was reorganizing to fight again on the side of the allies; Russia, prostrate, had become a mere reservoir of manpower for the Hohenzollerns. The U-bo...

"The Blind Man's Eyes" revolves around the character of Roger Verbeck, a wealthy and resourceful amateur detective who finds himself embroiled in a complex case of murder and intrigue. The novel begins with Verbeck receiving a cryptic message from an unknown sender, warning him of an impending threat to his life.As Verbeck delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a tangled web of secrets, lies, and betrayals involving a diverse cast of characters, including wealthy socialites, hardened ...

"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...