"The Day the World Ended" is a high-stakes science fiction thriller that explores the terrifying possibility of global catastrophe and scientific hubris. The narrative follows Brian Woodville, an intrepid journalist, as he investigates a series of inexplicable phenomena-starting with a mysterious, booming voice that speaks to the world from the heights of the Black Forest. As reports of localized mass deaths and bizarre supernatural occurrences begin to surface, Woodville finds himself embroiled in a race against time to ...
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"The Day the World Ended" is a high-stakes science fiction thriller that explores the terrifying possibility of global catastrophe and scientific hubris. The narrative follows Brian Woodville, an intrepid journalist, as he investigates a series of inexplicable phenomena-starting with a mysterious, booming voice that speaks to the world from the heights of the Black Forest. As reports of localized mass deaths and bizarre supernatural occurrences begin to surface, Woodville finds himself embroiled in a race against time to uncover the identity of Anubis, a shadowy figure claiming the power to end civilization as we know it. Blending elements of classic mystery, early speculative fiction, and pulp adventure, Sax Rohmer crafts a suspenseful tale filled with secret technology, hidden fortresses, and dark conspiracies. The story masterfully captures the geopolitical and technological anxieties of the early 20th century, projecting fears of total annihilation through the lens of a fast-paced investigative drama. As the protagonist delves deeper into the secrets of Felsenweir, "The Day the World Ended" presents a gripping exploration of absolute power and the resilience of humanity in the face of an existential threat. This work remains a classic example of pre-war speculative fiction, showcasing Rohmer's signature ability to build atmospheric tension and exotic intrigue. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $12.99, good condition, Sold by Redux Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wyoming, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Ace.
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Good. Size: 6x4x0; Paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $13.00, very good condition, Sold by John McCormick rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NIAGARA FALLS, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by New York: Ace Books # F-283 1st Printing.
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $13.85, very good condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Ace.
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $18.20, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Hardcover edition. (mystery fiction) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $57.00, very good condition, Sold by Scene of the Crime Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Niagara Falls, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by A. L. Burt Company.
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Very good in fair dust jacket. US Reprint of the third Gaston Max thriller. The dust jacket has six tape repairs to the corners and tips of the spine. The spine is faded. In very good / fair condition.
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $66.98, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $307.00, very good condition, Sold by Waverley Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Monica, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by CRIME CLUB. NY 1930.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. A very good copy in a Vg. Price clipped dust jacket. (Rubbing at upper corner of front end paper. Chips at edges of jacket. Shallow chipping at spine ends & along edge of spine. )
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended [the Orient Edition] to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Saucony Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kutztown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1929 by P. F. Collier and Son Corp..
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VG+ in Not Issued jacket. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Black cloth, upper front panel stamped in blind with spider-web design, spine panel lettered in gilt. A volume in the uniformly-bound Orient Edition of Rohmer's work. Light shelf wear, slightly rubbed corners and spine extremities, text block typically somewhat toned by age. Firm binding, clean interior beyond a few prices inked out at top corner of front flyleaf. 306 pp.
Add this copy of The Day the World Ended to cart. $19.00, very good condition, Sold by My Book Heaven rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Alameda, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by Ace.
