Master of the WorldThe frightened people have heard the weird noises several nights in a row. And no one has missed the eerie glow atop the mountain. Is a volcano about to explode? What is going on up there? Only one man, chief inspector John Strock finds a clue. And only he is able to trace the threads of the mystery to a fantastic machine and its creator - a genius who intends to make his mad dreams come true, a man who has good reason to call himself "Master of the world". But even John Strock may not be able to act in time... - Back cover |
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