The Moon Colony

"The Moon Colony" by William Dixon Bell is a science fiction novel written in the late 1930s. The story follows Julian Epworth, who leads a convoy of planes transporting a significant gold shipment and confronts aerial pirates while uncovering a mysterious plot involving the moon. Alongside his friend Billy Sand, Epworth embarks on thrilling adventures that involve high-stakes air combat and unexpected discoveries about extraterrestrial activities. At the start of the narrative, the characters are introduced as they fly over the desert, protecting a valuable airship carrying a fortune in gold. Their mission is soon jeopardized as they encounter signals of distress from a fellow aircraft, leading to an intense aerial battle against a powerful pirate airship. This confrontation sets the stage for Julian and Billy to delve deeper into a world of secrecy and danger, including a hidden agenda related to the moon. The opening portion establishes not only the action-packed premise but also hints at the adventurous and perilous journey that awaits the characters as they grapple with threats both terrestrial and extraterrestrial.

The Moon Colony, by William Dixon Bell. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #47576.