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.

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...

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 ...

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.

''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.

"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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Ruth of the U.S.A. by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a compelling early twentieth-century novel that blends mystery, drama, and social tension into a vivid portrait of ambition and identity in a rapidly changing nation. With their signature collaborative style, the authors craft a story rich in atmosphere, character conflict, and unfolding intrigue. At the center of the narrative is Ruth, a strong-willed and determined young woman whose life becomes entangled in a series of complex ev...

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...

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...