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

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 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 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 ...

Ruth of the U.S.A. is very much in the E. Phillips Oppenheim suspense-novel tradition, with a plucky young American woman getting involved with spies through a chance street encounter. It’s a fast, fun read and holds up well as a historical novel.“Spying, fighting, danger, and love ... all breezily told.”—Indianapolis Star

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #43. If this isn’t the best issue we had to date, it’s pretty darn close. Lots of great tales are packed into this one—including not one, but two mystery novels (by Edwin Balmer and Nicholas Carter), three shorter mysteries (including a major new novelet by Robert Lopresti, a great reprint by Victoria Weisfeld, and a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles). On the science fiction side, we have an amazing set of stories by Daniel Marcus, Isa...

Edwin Balmer's 1923 novel Keeban is a mystery-adventure-romance, billed as “a novel of the Underworld and the Upper”—meaning, of course, that it has High Society clashing with the criminal classes. It’s a good read and has been unjustly neglected. Science fiction readers (who only know him for his two classic novels) are not likely to track it down. Mystery readers favor his 12-story series about Luther Trant, an early scientific detective armed with psychoanalysis to help track down crook...

The fourth issue of Black Cat Weekly presents more tales of the mysterious and fantastic—4 mystery shorts, a mystery novel, 2 science fiction stories, a fantasy story, plus a science fiction novel.Here are:THE HAMMERING MAN by Edwin Balmer and William MacHargFLOORED, by Hal CharlesTWILIGHT LADIES, by Meg OppermanWEST OF QUARANTINE, by Todhunter BallardTHE BROTHERS OF THE LEFT HAND PATH, by Frank Lovell NelsonTHE HERPLE IS A HAPPY ...