Doctor Nikola’s goal in life is to achieve world domination and immortality. When he finds out that a secret society in Tibet is way more powerful than any other human being or government on the planet, he decides to set off on a long adventure. This society can teach Nikola how to extend life and raise the dead. But are they willing to share their knowledge? Can Doctor Nikola somehow force them to do so? Find out in "Dr Nikola Returns". Guy Boothby was an Australian author who lived in the period 1867-1905. His earlier works described life in Australia, but he gained wide popularity with his later fiction, which offered a vivid combination of crime, science fiction and horror stories. Boothby is well known for his Doctor Nikola series, a collection of novels telling the story of an occultist who seeks immortality and world domination. Other popular stories by him are "A Prince of Swindlers", which tells the story of a thief, and "Uncle Joe's Legacy and Other Stories", which is a collection of ghost stories. All in all, Guy Boothby left the world a colourful and rich literary legacy.

Doctor Nikola has finally found the secret to immortality, but he hasn’t put it to the test yet. He needs someone who can help him conduct some experiments. Doctor Ingleby seems to be the perfect choice since he is currently struggling financially and as such, seems willing to go to great lengths to get himself out of misery. Will Nikola and Ingleby’s experiments be successful? Find out in "Dr Nikola’s Experiment". Guy Boothby was an Australian author who lived in the period 1867-1905. His earlier works described life in Australia, but he gained wide popularity with his later fiction, which offered a vivid combination of crime, science fiction and horror stories. Boothby is well known for his Doctor Nikola series, a collection of novels telling the story of an occultist who seeks immortality and world domination. Other popular stories by him are "A Prince of Swindlers", which tells the story of a thief, and "Uncle Joe's Legacy and Other Stories", which is a collection of ghost stories. All in all, Guy Boothby left the world a colourful and rich literary legacy.

FIRST and foremost, my name, age, description, and occupation, as they say in the Police Gazette. Richard Hatteras, at your service, commonly called Dick, of Thursday Island, North Queensland, pearler, copra merchant, beche-de-mer and tortoise-shell dealer, and South Sea trader generally. Eight-and-twenty years of age, neither particularly good-looking nor, if some people are to be believed, particularly amiable, six feet two in my stockings, and forty-six inches round the chest; strong as a Hakodate wrestler, and perfectly willing at any moment to pay ten pounds sterling to the man who can put me on my back. And big shame to me if I were not so strong, considering the free, open-air, devil-may-care life I've led. Why, I was doing man's work at an age when most boys are wondering when they're going to be taken out of knickerbockers. I'd been half round the world before I was fifteen, and had been wrecked twice and marooned once before my beard showed signs of sprouting. My father was an Englishman, not very much profit to himself, so he used to say, but of a kindly disposition, and the best husband to my mother, during their short married life, that any woman could possibly have desired.

"A Bid for Fortune: Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta Part I" by Guy Boothby is a captivating mystery thriller set in the Victorian Era. The novel follows the enigmatic Dr. Nikola and his vendetta, intertwining elements of suspense, adventure, and intrigue. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a web of mystery surrounding Dr. Nikola's quest for revenge, which leads to thrilling encounters and unexpected twists. The presence of a secret society adds layers of complexity to the narrative, keeping readers guessing until the very end. Boothby skillfully crafts a villainous antagonist in Dr. Nikola, whose cunning and manipulative nature heighten the tension and suspense throughout the story. Against the backdrop of Victorian society, the novel delves into themes of crime and justice, with a detective protagonist tasked with unraveling the truth behind Dr. Nikola's vendetta. With its gripping plot and richly drawn characters, "A Bid for Fortune" offers readers a thrilling journey through the shadowy underworld of Victorian London. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense, blending elements of adventure and crime into a riveting tale of intrigue and revenge.

"A Bid for Fortune: Or, Dr. Nikola's Vendetta Part II" by Guy Boothby is a captivating mystery thriller set in the Victorian Era. The novel follows the enigmatic Dr. Nikola and his vendetta, intertwining elements of suspense, adventure, and intrigue. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a web of mystery surrounding Dr. Nikola's quest for revenge, which leads to thrilling encounters and unexpected twists. The presence of a secret society adds layers of complexity to the narrative, keeping readers guessing until the very end. Boothby skillfully crafts a villainous antagonist in Dr. Nikola, whose cunning and manipulative nature heighten the tension and suspense throughout the story. Against the backdrop of Victorian society, the novel delves into themes of crime and justice, with a detective protagonist tasked with unraveling the truth behind Dr. Nikola's vendetta. With its gripping plot and richly drawn characters, "A Bid for Fortune" offers readers a thrilling journey through the shadowy underworld of Victorian London. It is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense, blending elements of adventure and crime into a riveting tale of intrigue and revenge.

A thrilling and entertaining blend of romance, crime, and adventure, 'A Bid for Fortune; Or Dr Nikola's Vendetta' by Guy Newell Boothby follows the unlikely heroics of a down-to-earth Australian protagonist. Despite his unassuming nature, the hero possesses a keen detective mind, which comes in handy when he becomes embroiled in the sinister machinations of the nefarious Dr. Nikola. With elements of a classic Bond villain, including a cat and a convoluted plan, Dr. Nikola is a formidable foe. The story takes readers on a rollicking ride through the mysteries of the protagonist's fiance's family, a Marquis, and a Chinese stick. Brimming with humor, wit, and moral upstandingness, this engaging novel is sure to delight readers.

“The story of one of the most prolific, independent, and iconoclastic inventors of this century…fascinating.”—Scientific American Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology. Among Tesla’s creations were the channeling of alternating current, fluorescent and neon lighting, wireless telegraphy, and the giant turbines that harnessed the power of Niagara Falls. This essential biography is illustrated with sixteen pages of photographs, including the July 20, 1931, Time magazine cover for an issue celebrating the inventor’s career. “A deep and comprehensive biography of a great engineer of early electrical science--likely to become the definitive biography. Highly recommended.”--American Association for the Advancement of Science “Seifer's vivid, revelatory, exhaustively researched biography rescues pioneer inventor Nikola Tesla from cult status and restores him to his rightful place as a principal architect of the modern age.” --Publishers Weekly Starred Review “[Wizard] brings the many complex facets of [Tesla's] personal and technical life together in to a cohesive whole....I highly recommend this biography of a great technologist.” --A.A. Mullin, U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command, COMPUTING REVIEWS “[Along with A Beautiful Mind] one of the five best biographies written on the brilliantly disturbed.”--WALL STREET JOURNAL “Wizard is a compelling tale presenting a teeming, vivid world of science, technology, culture and human lives.”-