Publication and Length

At the time of its publication, 1932, this was the longest mystery ever written. Would you believe, 313,000 words -- many of them in a strange Hispano-German dialect.

Story Overview

It’s a simple story about world war in 1942 between an alliance between Germany, Japan, and Mexico against the US and the rest of the world.

Notable Elements

3D TV figures prominently, as well as a cactus that proves to be the world’s most perfect food source. A remarkable novel, far ahead of its time!