Author
H. B. Hickey
1916-1987
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Books by H. B. Hickey
The Eye of Wilbur Mook
"The Eye of Wilbur Mook" by H. B. Hickey is a whimsical fantasy novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically around the 1940s. The story follows Wilbur Mook, an exceptionally timid man who struggles with his lack of confidence and a tyrannical boss, Pete Bellows. The book explores themes of courage, self-discovery, and transformation as Wilbur embarks on an extraordinary adventure that changes his life. In the narrative, Wilbur's life takes a fantastical turn when he encounters A. J. Merlin, a peculiar old man who promises to help him gain bravery. This leads Wilbur back to the time of King Arthur, where he plays an unexpected role in a quest involving the legendary sword Excalibur. Despite his cowardice, Wilbur gradually learns the value of courage and self-worth as he faces various challenges, including navigating his complicated feelings for his attractive coworker, Miss Burnett, and confronting the bullying nature of Pete Bellows. Through a series of humorous and dangerous encounters, Wilbur ultimately discovers that true bravery comes from within and that he is capable of more than he ever imagined.
Daughters of Doom
"Daughters of Doom" by H. B. Hickey is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a menacing and enigmatic world beyond Ventura B, where the protagonist, Ben Sessions, uncovers the sinister mysteries surrounding the evil daughters of an alien civilization. The book explores themes of deception, survival, and the clash between humanity and a formidable extraterrestrial force. The story follows Ben Sessions as he embarks on a perilous journey after a clerical mistake leads to the discovery of a strange, undetectable substance found in a spacecraft's rocket tube. This incident prompts Ben's superiors to send him into the unknown beyond Ventura B, where he encounters a planet dominated by powerful women with malevolent intentions. Captured upon arrival, Ben learns of their plans to invade Earth by replacing explorers with duplicates. He ultimately rallies other Earth men imprisoned on the planet and devises a daring escape. With the help of Earth’s battle fleet, Ben and his allies thwart the aliens' schemes, ensuring humanity's safety from annihilation.
Beyond The Thunder
"Beyond The Thunder" by H. B. Hickey is a science fiction novel written in the late 1940s. The book tackles the theme of alien invasion, exploring humanity's struggle for survival against an extraterrestrial threat after the catastrophic destruction of New York City. It merges elements of adventure and suspense as it dives into the protagonist's quest to confront an unknown menace that has harnessed an incredible weapon capable of erasing entire cities from existence. The narrative follows Case Damon, a rocket-jockey who is on his honeymoon when he receives an urgent call to mobilize after New York is obliterated from above. As he uncovers evidence that the attack originated from a point in space between Mars and Venus, he vows to find the source of this terrifying threat. Throughout his journey, he encounters allies like Cranly, navigates through layers of intrigue involving secret dealings, and ultimately battles the treacherous forces aligned with an alien commander named Yuna. After infiltrating the alien city and learning the secrets behind the attacks, Case races against time to thwart another impending disaster. Ultimately, the story culminates in an explosive finale and promises a reunion with his beloved wife, leaving readers with a sense of adventure and triumph against the odds.