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 ...

Flying Death by Edwin Balmer is a fast-paced thriller that blends aviation adventure, suspense, and high-stakes danger into a gripping early twentieth-century narrative. Set in an era when flight was still new, uncertain, and awe-inspiring, the novel captures both the excitement and the peril of the skies. At the center of the story is a series of mysterious and deadly events linked to the emerging world of aircraft. As pilots, inventors, and investigators become entangled in a web of sabo...

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...

Waylaid by Wireless by Edwin Balmer is an engaging early science fiction and adventure novel that explores the excitement and uncertainty of emerging communication technology in the modern world. Blending suspense, innovation, and human drama, the story reflects a time when wireless transmission was transforming the boundaries of distance, privacy, and connection. At the center of the narrative is a world increasingly shaped by invisible signals carrying messages across vast distances. As ...

Fidelia by Edwin Balmer is a thoughtful and emotionally engaging novel that explores loyalty, personal conviction, and the complexities of human relationships. Through a carefully developed narrative and richly drawn characters, Balmer crafts a story that examines how trust and devotion are tested by ambition, misunderstanding, and changing circumstances. At the center of the novel is Fidelia, a character whose strength of character and emotional depth shape the course of the story. As she...

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 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...

"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 Hammering Man” (also published as “Decidedly Odd”) is part of Edwin Balmer and William B. MacHarg’s Luther Trant series, a 12-story sequence of mysteries featuring a detective armed with psychoanalysis. (It doesn’t hurt that Trant also has a keen analytical mind and can unravel the greatest of puzzles). The series began in 1909 in Hampton’s Magazine and was collected as The Achievements of Luther Trant in late 1910. In "The Hammering Man," Trent must unravel the puzzle of a advertisem...

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...

Resurrection Rock by Edwin Balmer and William MacHarg is a gripping early twentieth-century mystery novel that combines suspense, psychological intrigue, and atmospheric storytelling. Known for their collaborative skill in crafting tightly structured narratives, the authors deliver a tale where secrets, danger, and discovery converge around a powerful and enigmatic setting. At the center of the story is Resurrection Rock, a place shrouded in mystery and associated with unsettling events th...

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