Devil's Planet - Paperback

by Gavin L. O'Keefe (Illustrator), Jim Weiler (Editor), Manly Wade Wellman (Author)

Originally published in Startling Stories in 1942, 'Devil's Planet' was Manly Wade Wellman's fourth published science fiction novel, and it combines an adventure story set on Mars with a locked room murder mystery. Dillon Stover lands on Mars with a mission to continue his grandfather's work to bring a sustainable water supply to the parched planet, but before he knows it he finds himself accused of murder and on the run.

Author Biography

Manly Wade Wellman (1903-1986) was an American writer who is best remembered for his horror, fantasy and science fiction. His work appeared in such legendary magazines as Weird Tales, Astounding Stories, Startling Stories and Unknown. His horror tales set in the Appalachian Mountains are among his most popular fiction.