Ray Cummings was wonderful in the way he handled his
"Brigands of the Moon." It was a "wow baby." "Murder
Madness" is a great improvement over "Tanks." "Tanks" was
the worst I've ever read by Leinster. But he came out of his
reverie in "Murder Madness." It's great.
Sewell Peaslee Wright can work wonders with short stories.
Keep his "typer" clicking. By the way, may I say a few good
words for Sophie Wenzel Ellis? If she can duplicate
"Creatures of the Light," maker her repeat.
Victor Rousseau's story, "The Beetle Horde," kept me "all
het up" throughout. "The Atom Smasher" was excellent. I also
greatly like stories of the mighty Atlantis.
I agree with others of your readers that you should not let
Astounding Stories be printed in such a small size. Make it
a little larger, and give us smoother paper, and you will
prosper greatly.
"The Moon Master" was excellent.--Gabriel Kirschner, Box
301, Temple, Texas.
_"Could Kick Myself"_
Dear Editor:
I have just started reading Astounding Stories and could
kick myself for not seeing it sooner. In your latest issue,
"The Moon Master," by Charles Diffin, is great. He sure
knows how to write adventure with science.
I am a member of the Science Corresponding Club and am glad
to say it. In later years the club will be known just like
other big clubs of to-day, "Nationally and
Sciencelly."--John Marcroft, 32 Washington St., Central
Falls, R. I.
_A Full List_
In the January number of Astounding Stories Cummings'
"Phantom of Reality" was the best, followed by Rousseau's
"Beetle Horde."
February: 1--Diffin's "Spawn of the Stars"; 2--Rousseau's
"Beetle Horde"; 3--Ellis' "Creatures of the Light";
4--Meek's "The Thief of Time."
March: 1--Cummings' "Brigands of the Moon"; 2--Locke's
"Vandals of the Stars"; 3--Meek's "Cold Light."
April: 1--Cummings' "Brigands of the Moon"; 2--Burk's
"Monsters of Moyen"; 3--Meek's "Ray of Madness";
4--Pelcher's "Vampires of Venus."
May: 1--Cummings' "Brigands of the Moon"; 2--Leinster's
"Murder Madness"; 3--Rousseau's "Atom Smasher."
June: 1--Cummings' "Brigands of the Moon"; 2--Leinster's
"Murder Madness"; 3--Diffin's "Moon Master."
Please give us a story by H. P. Lovecraft, if you can get
one.--Carl B
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