Two Classic Science Fiction Stories from the "Golden Age" by Charles Willard Diffin. Featured stories: The Finding Of Haldgren and The Hammer Of Thor. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

The Finding of Haldgren by Charles Willard Diffin is a captivating science fiction adventure that draws readers into a world of mystery, discovery, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown. Charles Willard Diffin masterfully constructs a narrative where the search for one individual becomes a gateway to far greater revelations, blending suspense with imaginative exploration. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey filled with intrigue, unexpected challenges, ...

The Finding Of Haldgren by Charles Willard Diffin.

Charles Willard Diffin (1884-1966) US engineer, airplane salesman and writer who graduated with a degree in analytical chemistry from the University of Buffalo, New York. He was most active with the magazines published by William Clayton and Street & Smith. He was one of the better writers whom Harry Bates encouraged to write for the new Astounding Stories, though he rapidly descended into formulaic fiction.His first, "Spawn of the Stars" (February 1930 Astounding), has Earth invad...

"The Finding of Haldgren" by Charles Willard Diffin is a captivating science fiction adventure that embarks readers on a thrilling interstellar journey. Set against a futuristic backdrop of space exploration, this novel follows a courageous crew on a high-stakes rescue mission, blending elements of mystery and scientific speculation. As they traverse the cosmos, encountering alien civilizations and technological marvels, the crew confronts the enigma of extraterrestrial life while showcasi...

Once more Chet, Walt and Diane are united in a wild ride to the Dark Moon—but this time they go as prisoners of their deadly enemy Schwartzmann.

In "The Finding of Haldgren," readers are likely introduced to the protagonist, who may embark on a journey of exploration or investigation that leads to the discovery of the enigmatic figure known as Haldgren. The plot may revolve around the protagonist's efforts to unravel the mystery surrounding Haldgren's identity, origins, and significance.Central to the narrative could be themes of scientific curiosity, the quest for knowledge, and the exploration of the unknown. As the protagonist d...

"Two Thousand Miles Below" is a thrilling science fiction novel that unfolds across four parts, each filled with suspense, adventure, and intrigue. The story follows a group of intrepid explorers who embark on a daring journey into the depths of the Earth, uncovering ancient mysteries and encountering unimaginable dangers along the way.As the characters descend deep into the bowels of the planet, they discover a hidden world teeming with strange and wondrous creatures, as well as advanced ...

Rawson learns to his cost that the life-spark of a fabled race glows in the black heart of a dead, Western volcano. "In the grey darkness the curved fangs of a sabre-toothed tiger gleamed white and ghostly. The man-figure that stood half crouched in the mouth of the cave involuntarily shivered. "Gwanga!" he said. "He goes, too!""(Goodreads) This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

Captured, betrayed, and plunging toward a deadly uncharted world—one pilot’s shattered spaceship is his only prison... and his only hope.Master Pilot Chet Bullard is finally recovering from a near-fatal space mission when a deceptive message lures him into a brutal ambush. Taken hostage by the ruthless and greedy billionaire Schwartzmann, Chet watches helplessly as his own revolutionary spacecraft is stolen, along with his best friends, Walt and Diane. Forced to na...

Thor is the God of Thunder and the son of Odin and the Elder Earth-Goddess Gaea.Combining the power of both worlds, Thor is arguably the greatest and mightiest defender of both.FICTION / Action & Adventure, FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, FICTION / Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, FICTION / Thrillers / Supernatural

A science fiction novel that was originally produced in four parts in the publication: Astounding Stories in June, September, November 1932, January 1933. The main character is Dean Rawson, who plans on discovering a way of mining power from a dead volcano, but ends up discovering more than he bargained for.