Hugh Walters
Author of the 'Chris Godfrey' novels
If you regularly borrowed science fiction books from your local library at any time
from the 1950s to the early 1980s, the chances are that you read a Hugh Walters
novel or two. You remember - English astronaut Chris Godfrey and his team flying
to each of the planets in the solar system? With titles like 'Expedition Venus',
'Destination Mars' and 'Journey to Jupiter', with a Hugh Walters novel you were
guaranteed nailbiting tension coupled with a wealth of technical detail!
Unfortunately the books have been out of print for many years, and many libraries
have by now disposed of their copies. Hopefully this page will evoke some memories
of a classic series of novels.
E-books of most titles now available! Click:
The Reviews:
'Mr Walter's books...combine an artful mounting tension with a mass of fascinating
technical detail.'
Edward Blishen in The Guardian
'Human, detailed and full of suspense.'
Junior Bookshelf on 'Blast off At Woomera'
'The degree of excitement prior to take-off is maintained throughout this ingenious
tale...Thrilling and technically fascinating.'
Fantasy and Science Fiction on 'Destination Mars'
Links to other Walters pages:
Wikipedia entry
Excellent reviews of the earlier novels - more erudite and insightful than anything you'll read here
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Last updated: 08-Nov-2020.
