Victor Appleton
Victor Appleton was a house pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its successors, most famous for being associated with the Tom Swift series of books.
Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel; Or, The Hidden City of the Andes
A clever inventor ventures into the mysterious Andes Mountains to overcome impossible obstacles, rivalries, and the secrets hidden within a challenging tunneling project.
By Victor Appleton
The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast Or, Showing Up the Perils of the Deep
When young filmmakers are ambushed by renegade Indians, they must fight to survive and protect their valuable cameras while on a quest to find a missing loved one.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and his chest of secrets : $b or, Tracing the stolen inventions
When a young inventor's top-secret plans are targeted by thieves, he must use his wit and his inventions to solve the mystery and protect his family's reputation.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and his flying boat; $b or, The castaways of the giant iceberg
A young inventor's dreams of Arctic exploration and a hidden treasure in Iceland collide in a daring adventure aboard an experimental flying boat.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift in the City of Gold; Or, Marvelous Adventures Underground
A young inventor races to uncover a lost city of gold, braving dangers both natural and human, in pursuit of fortune and glory.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift in Captivity, Or, A Daring Escape By Airship
A daring young inventor, alongside his loyal companions, ventures into uncharted territory in search of giants and a missing man, facing danger at every turn.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice, or, the Wreck of the Airship
A young inventor is off to Alaska in his airship to discover a goldmine, facing mechanical failures, rivals, and the dangers of the icy wilderness along the way.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Airship
A young inventor puts his courage to the test while soaring through the skies with a brand new airship, trying to avoid rivals and mechanical mayhem at every twist and turn.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope
A brilliant young inventor, aided by his friends, races against enemies to complete his groundbreaking telescope and uncover the secrets of life beyond Earth.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His War Tank; Or, Doing His Bit for Uncle Sam
A young inventor's desire to help his country during wartime leads him to create secret inventions and face dangerous spies.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout; Or, The Speediest Car on the Road
** A young inventor races against time and a devious rival to build the fastest electric car and claim a coveted government prize.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders; Or, The Underground Search for the Idol of Gold
A young, brilliant inventor races a rival across hidden Honduran lands in search of a legendary golden treasure.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle Sam
A daring young inventor and his friends race to the U.S. border to capture illegal airship smugglers using a powerful new invention.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, The Castaways of Earthquake Island
A young inventor answers a desperate call for help, embarking on an aerial adventure filled with rivalries and technological troubles.
By Victor Appleton
The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park Or, The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk
Three young friends envision a thrilling business venture, but their dreams of opening a motion picture theater become intertwined with danger and heroism after a sudden explosion on the bustling boardwalk.
By Victor Appleton
The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films
Two young filmmakers trade staged battles for real war footage, finding themselves entangled in a dangerous mystery with a French officer on the frontlines of World War I.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Undersea Search; Or, the Treasure on the Floor of the Atlantic
When a young inventor and his friend hear rumors of sunken treasure, they dive into a perilous journey filled with mystery, danger, and the temptation of riches lurking deep beneath the waves.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat; Or, Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure
A clever young inventor and his father plunge into the ocean's depths in their new submarine, racing against a sly competitor to claim a fortune in gold from a sunken ship.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters; Or, Battling with Flames from the Air
A brilliant young inventor risks everything, including his future with his fiancée, to battle a dangerous blaze threatening to engulf his town.
By Victor Appleton
Tom Swift and His Air Glider; Or, Seeking the Platinum Treasure
A young inventor builds a special aircraft to rescue a friend's brother from a Siberian prison and find a hidden treasure.
By Victor Appleton