Hammond Innes
5 SeriesHammond Innes, the pen name of Ralph Hammond Innes (1913-1998), was an English author renowned for his mystery and thriller novels, as well as children's books and travel non-fiction. His works are distinguished by meticulous scene descriptions and protagonists who are ordinary men thrust into challenging situations, relying on their ingenuity rather than weapons or gadgets to overcome adversity.
Hammond Innes's novels often feature alternate titles: "Wreckers Must Breathe" as "Trapped," "The Lonely Skier" as "Fire in the Snow," "Maddon's Rock" as "Gale Warning," and "The White South" as "The Survivors." "The Strange Land" was also published as "The Naked Land." Under the pseudonym Ralph Hammond, Innes wrote "Cocos Gold" and "Black Gold on the Double Diamond." These works typically involve intense survival scenarios and gripping adventures set against harsh environments. Innes's storytelling captivates readers with its suspense and vivid settings.
