
THE MOON COLONY
CHAPTER IBullet Proof
CHAPTER IIThe Stowaway
CHAPTER IIIAn Arctic Blizzard
CHAPTER IVA Flashing Cylinder
CHAPTER VDown into the Den
CHAPTER VIA Dangerous Scientist
CHAPTER VIIReady to Crush Out Life
CHAPTER VIIIBilly Takes a Part
CHAPTER IXStart to the Moon
Set against the glittering backdrop of a 1930s sky, the story follows Julian Epworth, a cool‑headed director of a secret airline service, and his daring pilot Billy Sand. Tasked with escorting a priceless gold shipment across hostile airways, they navigate a fleet of ten fighter planes while the world below buzzes with rumors of daring raids and stolen chemicals. Their routine patrol takes an unexpected turn when a distant radio broadcast hints at an eerie new lake on the far side of the Moon, sparking curiosity that competes with the immediate danger of airborne bandits.
As the pair close in on mysterious red lights flashing ahead, the tension between safeguarding wealth and unraveling an extraterrestrial mystery builds. The narrative balances crisp, high‑altitude action with a sense of wonder, inviting listeners to imagine what lies beyond the clouds—and perhaps beyond the Moon itself—while the characters wrestle with loyalty, fear, and the thrill of the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (290K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-12-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1865–1951
Best known for brisk, offbeat adventures for younger readers, this American writer sent his heroes to hidden civilizations, Tibet, and even the Moon. His books have a pulpy charm that mixes exploration, fantasy, and early science-fiction wonder.
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