The story revolves around a young inventor named Hugh Kerhill who discovers a powerful new explosive compound, which he names Treharneite after his friend and mentor Professor Treharne. However, the formula for Treharneite is stolen by a villainous character, leading to a series of dramatic events.The novel explores themes of scientific discovery, ethics in science, and the consequences of technological advancement. It also features elements of mystery and adventure as Kerhill strives to r...

On vuosi 1898 ja Tyynellämerellä vettä halkoo valtamerialus SS Maori, joka kantaa kyydissään matkustajia ja heidän unelmiaan. Mutta sitten iskee myrsky, joka upottaa loistavan laivan. Katastrofista selviää vain kaksi matkustajaa – hienostoneiti Margery ja toisen luokan matkustaja George. Kun he ajautuvat autiolle saarelle ja yrittävät selvitä onnettomuudesta, on kaksikon kohdattava niin erimielisyytensä ja luokkaeronsa kuin välillään väreilevät tunteensa.Haaksirikko on vauhdikas se...

The Crack of Doom investigates the risk of unregulated scientific tests and experiments. It contains the first portrayal an atomic explosion. Robert Cromie (1855-1907) was a Belfast journalist and novelist. He wrote several science fiction novels which used as an inspiration to much more popular H. G. Wells. Cromie's novel The Crack of Doom was his most successful and contains the first description of an atomic explosion.

The rough notes from which this narrative has been constructed were given to me by the man who tells the story. For obvious reasons I have altered the names of the principals, and I hereby pass on the assurance which I have received, that the originals of such as are left alive can be found if their discovery be thought desirable. This alteration of names, the piecing together of somewhat disconnected and sometimes nearly indecipherable memoranda, and the reduction of the mass to consecuti...

Now with an Historical Afterword by Ron MillerFeatured in Ron Miller’s “The Conquest of Space Book Series.” Robert Cromie's 1890 novel contains a detailed description of a spacecraft, a realistic description of the deserts of Mars and some fascinating technological prophecies, such as televised broadcasts of concerts and plays. As most authors of interplanetary stories of his era did, Cromie uses the Martian civilization to comment on his own. Interestingly, the book c...

"The Universe is a mistake—and I am going to correct it."When Arthur Marcel boards a transatlantic voyage, he expects nothing more than a quiet return to England. Instead, he falls under the spell of the brilliant but terrifying Herbert Brande and his enchanting sister, Natalie. Brande is the mastermind behind the Cui Bono Society, a secretive intellectual collective wielding staggering telepathic powers and unprecedented scientific weaponry. But this is n...

Science fiction novel, first published in 1895.

A Plunge into Space was first printed in 1890 and continuously reprinted until 1910, earning the enthusiastic plaudits of Jules Verne. On the return trip they discover a stowaway --a Martian girl. The life-support systems of the ship cannot accommodate and extra passenger, and each crew member has some essential skill for bringing the ship safely to earth. The drama builds with enormous tension to a fateful climax as the girl becomes the key to life -- or death -- for the space voyagers.

Though first published in 1895, this eerily prescient science-fiction novella contains the first-ever description of what an atomic explosion might look like. Often compared by critics to masterworks such as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau, Robert Cromie's The Crack of Doom explores the dangers of unfettered scientific experimentation.

THE UNIVERSE A MISTAKE! The Universe is a mistake!

In Robert Cromie's "The Crack of Doom," readers are immersed in a gripping narrative that intertwines elements of science fiction and fantasy, exploring the boundaries of human ambition and the consequences of unchecked scientific endeavors. Set against the backdrop of the late Victorian era, the novel showcases Cromie's skillful prose and vivid imagery, reflecting the anxieties of a society on the brink of monumental scientific advancements. The story circles around a cataclysmic event th...

In 'The Crack of Doom,' Robert Cromie creates a haunting dystopian world where society is on the brink of collapse due to a catastrophic event. The novel is written in a gripping and suspenseful style, drawing readers in with its vivid descriptions and thought-provoking themes of power, corruption, and human nature. Cromie's use of symbolism and metaphor enriches the narrative, adding layers of complexity to the story and challenging readers to reflect on the consequences of unchecked tech...