One Remained Seated

John Russell Fearn was a prolific British author whose diverse works spanned science fiction, detective stories, westerns, and adventure fiction. Known for his extravagant storytelling, he wrote under numerous pseudonyms, including Vargo Statten and Hugo Blayn. Fearn played a pivotal role in the post-World War II British publishing boom, with notable titles like The Intelligence Gigantic and the Golden Amazon series. His imaginative narratives garnered a substantial cult following and widespread popularity in translations globally.