The Astounding, the Amazing, and the Unknown: A Novel
“A rip-roaring adventure . . . Required reading.”—The New York Post“A rollicking adventure . . . Great fun . . .The Astoundingis the very definition of a page-turner.”—The Onion A.V. Club“A giddy ride . . . spills, chills and thrills."—Time Out New York“Delightful . . . Madcap . . . It’s so much fun that it virtually defines what light fiction should be.”—Library Journal(starred review)"A 1940s adventure story, full of historical characters and breathtaking near-escapes, this novel will appeal to the little boys in grown-up readers."—Newark Star Ledger“Paul Malmont launched his affectionate and entertaining secret history of twentieth-century American pulp fiction withThe Chinatown Death Cloud Perilin 2006.The Astounding, the Amazing, and the Unknownis the second novel in this sequence, and the focus turns to famous science fiction authors including Robert Heinlein and the young Isaac Asimov. Together they tackle the mysteries of Nikola Tesla and winning World War II in an adventure that swoops from romp to chills, from humor to dread. Malmont’s big, lush novel is sly and charming, nostalgic and intriguing fun.”—Katherine Dunn, author ofGeek Love“Paul Malmont’s whirlwind novel celebrates the grand era of science fiction by taking its legendary writers as characters in a wholly original romp through WWII-era technology and intrigue.The Astounding, the Amazing, and the Unknownbeams its readers right into its world with all the dazzle of a newly uncovered and improved Tesla transmitter.”—Matthew Pearl, author ofThe Dante Club“Watch out, Earthlings! The fathers of science fiction are on the prowl again, trying to save the world from the Nazis in Paul Malmont’s delightful romp.The Astounding, the Amazing, and the Unknowndelivers thrills, laughs, intriguing speculation, and even a little romance—much like the best sci-fi. A treat!”—Kevin Baker, author ofStrivers RowandParadise Alley“Malmont’s funny, zesty, brain-teasing love letter to sf heroes affirms the glory of creativity and science, sacrifice and courage.”—Booklist“A wild trip . . . Malmont lovingly embraces the fact-fiction synthesis employed by the writers he brings to life . . . Fans of the original pulps will surely enjoy the ride.”—Publishers Weekly