The Moon Colony

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The Moon Colony

by William Dixon Bell

EN·~5 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total
1

THE MOON COLONY

0:48
2

CHAPTER IBullet Proof

8:39
3

CHAPTER IIThe Stowaway

12:57
4

CHAPTER IIIAn Arctic Blizzard

7:10
5

CHAPTER IVA Flashing Cylinder

6:22
6

CHAPTER VDown into the Den

10:19
7

CHAPTER VIA Dangerous Scientist

10:43
8

CHAPTER VIIReady to Crush Out Life

20:31
9

CHAPTER VIIIBilly Takes a Part

6:00
10

CHAPTER IXStart to the Moon

7:35

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

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William Dixon Bell

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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