Book cover for He Could Stop the World by Lester Dent

He Could Stop the World

2026 Released
134 Pages
2-3 Hours
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Alpha EditionISBN 9789374597026

A shadow falls across a city teetering on the brink, where the line between order and chaos is drawn by a single, extraordinary man. In the heart of the 1930s, a superhuman hero stands against a wave of terror unleashed by a mad scientist villain whose ambitions threaten to upend the very fabric of society. This is pulp adventure at its most electrifying, a world where intellect and strength are pitted against relentless danger, and where the fate of millions hangs in the balance. The narrative pulses with the energy of American pulp fiction, plunging readers into a fast paced thriller brimming with ingenious gadgets, secret lairs, and the relentless pursuit of justice. With every page, the story captures the essence of crime fighting adventure, blending the intrigue of a mystery adventure book with the larger-than-life exploits that define the Doc Savage series. The atmosphere is thick with suspense, as each twist reveals new layers of peril and cunning. The protagonist's unwavering resolve and extraordinary abilities set a benchmark for superhuman hero fiction, while the vivid depiction of a world threatened by unchecked ambition keeps the tension high and the action relentless. This is not merely an action packed fiction; it is a vintage action novel that helped shape the golden age of pulp storytelling, inviting both new readers and collectors to experience the thrill of a classic adventure story. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering an opportunity to rediscover a cornerstone of the genre in all its original vitality.

Lester Dent

Lester Dent (1904–1959) was born in La Plata, Missouri. In his mid-twenties, he began publishing pulp fiction stories, and moved to New York City, where he developed the successful Doc Savage Magazine with Henry Ralston, head of Street and Smith, a leading pulp publisher. The magazine ran from 1933 until 1949 and included 181 novel-length stories, of which Dent wrote the vast majority under the house name Kenneth Robeson. He also published mystery novels in a variety of genres, including the Chance Molloy series about a self-made airline owner. Dent’s own life was quite adventurous; he prospected for gold in the Southwest, lived aboard a schooner for a few years, hunted treasure in the Caribbean, launched an aerial photography company, and was a member of the Explorer’s Club.

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