Once more Chet, Walt and Diane are united in a wild ride to the Dark Moon-but this time they go as prisoners of their deadly enemy Schwartzmann. Notice:

In Charles Willard Diffin's science fiction novel 'Brood of the Dark Moon', readers are transported to a world where Earth is under attack by an alien force that threatens the existence of humanity. The book is characterized by its fast-paced and action-packed narrative, filled with suspense and thrilling moments that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Diffin's writing style is vivid and descriptive, immersing the reader in a futuristic world filled with advanced technology and otherworldly beings. Set in the golden age of science fiction, 'Brood of the Dark Moon' reflects the anxieties and fears of the time, as well as a sense of wonder and exploration of the unknown. As one of the lesser-known authors of the pulp era, Diffin brings a unique perspective to the genre, creating a captivating story that stands the test of time. Readers who enjoy classic science fiction full of adventure and imagination will find 'Brood of the Dark Moon' a compelling and engaging read that showcases the best of early 20th-century speculative fiction.

Brood of the Dark Moon By Charles Willard Diffin

In a hospital in Vienna, in a room where sunlight flooded through ultraviolet permeable crystal, the warm rays struck upon smooth walls the color of which changed from hot reds to cool yellow or gray or to soothing green, as the Directing Surgeon might order. An elusive blending of tones now seemed pulsing with life; surely even a flickering flame of vitality would be blown into warm livingness in such a place.

Book Excerpt: s the door opened to admit the nurse. "You'll hear from me later," he repeated; and hurried Diane Delacouer from the room. But he returned in a moment to stand again at the door--the nurse was still in the room. "In case you feel like going for a hop," he told Chet casually, "Diane's leaving her ship here for you. You'll find it up above--private landing stage on the roof." Chet answered promptly, "Fine; that will go good one of these days." All this for the benefit of listening ears. Yet even Chet would have been astonished to know that he would be using that ship within an hour.... * * * * * He was standing at the window, and his mind was filled, not with thoughts of any complications that had developed for his friend Harkness, but only of the adventures that lay ahead of them both. The Dark Moon!--they had reached it, indeed; but they had barely scratched the surface of that world of mystery and adventure. He was wild with eagerness to return--to see again that new world, blazin Read More