Erik Fennel

Erik Fennel was a science fiction writer active in the 1940s and 1950s. Reliable catalog and library sources confirm a small body of work centered on short fiction, including stories such as Atavism, Beneath the Red World's Crust, Black Priestess of Varda, Synthetic Hero, Madmen of Mars, and The Lost Tribes of Venus.

Much about the person behind the name appears to be undocumented, which gives Fennel an air of mystery today. What is clear is his place in the classic pulp tradition: energetic plots, strange planets, and the bold, colorful spirit associated with mid-century magazine science fiction.

Because several of his stories are now available through public-domain and archival projects, Fennel's work remains easy to discover long after its original magazine run. He is a good choice for listeners who enjoy Golden Age sci-fi, especially planetary romance and old-school adventure.