02635cam a22003973u 4500 74086 UtSlPG 20260610134720.0 m cr n 260607r20241930utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hamilton, Edmond, 1904-1977 The invisible master Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Scientific Detective Monthly April 1930. Release date is 2024-07-21 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Invisible Master" by Edmond Hamilton is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. At its core, the story revolves around the intriguing concept of invisibility, exploring the implications and consequences of such a power when it falls into the wrong hands. The narrative delves into themes of crime, fear, and the intricacies of human nature as societal panic unfolds due to the unprecedented abilities of a villain known as the Invisible Master. The plot follows Charlie Carton, a reporter who witnesses a remarkable demonstration by Dr. Howard Grantham, a physicist claiming to have discovered a method of making objects invisible. However, when Grantham's invention is stolen, chaos ensues in New York City as the Invisible Master emerges, committing audacious robberies and a murder in rapid succession. As law enforcement grapples with the reality of an invisible criminal on the loose, it becomes apparent that the true mastermind may not be the figure of horror they imagine. In a twist, it is revealed that Grantham orchestrated the entire scheme to fund his research and ensure his theories were taken seriously, leading to catastrophic consequences that stemmed from the fear he cultivated within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Techni-Craft Publishing Corporation, 1930 Science fiction New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories Criminals -- Fiction Physicists -- Fiction Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 Ruger, John Produced from Scientific Detective Monthly April 1930. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74086 114811 114811