Adam Hardy is a pseudonym used by Kenneth Bulmer (1921-2005)
Bulmer was born in London, married with one son and two daughters though he later divorced. He lived in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and was one of the most prolific authors of Science Fiction. He wrote hundreds of novels under more than a dozen pseudonyms.
As Adam Hardy he wrote a series about George Abercrombie Fox which starts in 1775 when Fox, named after an uncle hanged at Tyburn, joins the Royal Navy as a powder monkey.
(The pseudonym is often wrongfully attributed to Terry Harknett. This is an error resulting from incorrect copyright information printed in one of Harknett's books.)
AOS Naval Fiction |
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| Series: George Abercrombie Fox | ||
| Year | Book | Comment |
| 1765 | George Abercrombie Fox: Born London, 29th September, 1765. Second child in a family of ten. Named after his uncle, who was hanged at Tyburn. | |
| 1775- 1778 |
Powder Monkey (aka Sailor’s Blood) |
Fox joins the Royal Navy as a powder monkey on a 64 headed for the American waters. |
| 1793 | Gazetted as Lieutenant | |
| 1797 | The Press Gang | Fox serves as Second Lieutenant of HM Frigate Duchess |
| 1798 | Prize Money | Lt. Fox transfers from ship to ship and now serving under Nelson hopes of advancement. |
| 1799 | Siege (aka Savage Siege) |
Lt. Fox, Acting Captain of HM Brig Raccoon, serves at the siege of Acre. |
| 1799 | Treasure (aka Treasure Map) |
The lure of gold brings Fox to the very brink of total disaster. |
| 1799 | Blood for Breakfast (aka Sea of Gold) |
With a Turkish harem on board, a Spanish three-master in tow, Fox the peacemaker is much in demand. |
| 1799 | Court Martial | Fox faces court martial for his rapacious search for gold. |
| 1799- 1800 |
Battle Smoke | Fox joins with the Knights of the Road to settle a few scores. |
| 1800 | Cut and Thrust | After a period of leave Fox returns to sea with his own command. |
| 1800 | Boarders Away | Promoted to Commander, Fox carries out many daring raids up and down the French coast. |
| 1800 | The Fireship | Fox is given one of the most hazardous and exciting missions of his career. |
| 1800- 1801 |
Blood Beach | Fox accepts a post in the expedition to Egypt |
| 1801 | Sea Flame | Fox and his crew open the door to Cairo for the English army. |
| 1801 | Close Quarters | Fox captures a French submersible and its inventor |
| Omnibus editions | ||
| Fox Double No.1 | The Press Gang, Prize Money | |
| Fox Double No.2 | Siege, Treasure | |