author
Edward Wellen
1919–2011
A prolific writer of mystery and science fiction, Edward Wellen built a long career on sharp short stories, clever twists, and imaginative speculative ideas. His work ranged from pulp crime to playful tales of galactic slang, law, and etiquette.
2 Audiobooks
Note for a time capsule
by Edward Wellen
The voices
by Edward Wellen
About the author
Born Edward Paul Levy in New Rochelle, New York, Edward Wellen wrote under several names, including Paul Felder, Lew Gellert, and Larry Killian. After serving with the U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service during World War II, he attended college and began publishing in the early 1950s.
Wellen was best known for short fiction, producing hundreds of mystery stories alongside a substantial body of science fiction. His novels included Hijack and An Hour to Kill, and his novella Mind Slash Matter was later adapted as an audiobook featuring René Auberjonois. He died in 2011.