Victor Appleton

Victor Appleton is a name that resonates with readers fond of classic adventure tales, particularly those set in the realms of science and technology. Known primarily for the beloved "Tom Swift" series, Appleton's stories have captivated generations of young readers since their inception in the early 20th century. Although the true identity of Victor Appleton remains a bit of a mystery, his works are characterized by imaginative plots, inventive gadgets, and a spirited young hero who embodies curiosity and bravery.

As you delve into the world of Victor Appleton, you'll discover thrilling escapades that encourage exploration and ignite the imagination. Each book invites readers to join Tom Swift on his quests, exploring themes of innovation, friendship, and adventure. Whether you're revisiting these cherished stories or discovering them for the first time, there's something timeless in Appleton's writing that continues to inspire. We invite you to browse through his works in the app and enjoy the adventures that await!

Tom Swift and the Visitor From Planet X

Read by Mark Nelson 4.3
Tom Swift Jr. and his associates at Swift Enterprises wait breathlessly for what may well be the most important scientific event in history—…

Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.5
The US Government is very smartly letting Tom Swift Jr. handle the recovery of its probe to Jupiter. But a mystery missile suddenly intercep…

Tom Swift and His War Tank

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.3
Tom Swift, that prolific youthful inventor, is engaged in trying to help the Allies win WWI. After reading newspaper accounts of the British…

Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Read by Tom Weiss 4.5
Tom Swift enters an upcoming race with his specially-designed prototype electric race car. But as he makes the final preparations and adjust…

Tom Swift and his Airship

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.1
In Tom Swift and His Airship, Tom Swift has finished his latest invention- the Red Cloud, a fast and innovative airship. Tom is anxious for …

Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders

Read by Kevin McAsh 4.4
Tom Swift is the young protagonist in a series of juvenile adventure novels which began in the early twentieth century and continue to the p…

Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel

Read by Tom Weiss 4.5
The Titus Brothers Contractors company have won a government contract in Peru to blast a tunnel through a mountain and connect two isolated …

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
A $10,000 prize lures Tom into competing at a local aviation meet at Eagle Park. Tom is determined to build the fastest plane around, but hi…

Tom Swift in Captivity

Read by Tom Weiss 4.6
Tom Swift is approached by Mr. Preston, the owner of a circus, and begins to tell the story of Jake Poddington, Mr. Preston's most skilled h…

Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.1
Tom Swift flies his airship to the mountain tops of Colorado to seek for the secret of the Diamond Makers: criminal scientists who have figu…

Tom Swift and His Wireless Message

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Tom Swift & friends decide to trial an experimental airship near the New Jersey coast, and are unexpectedly swept out to sea by hurrican…

Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Otherwise known as 'Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure', is Volume 4 in the original Tom Swift novel series. Tom persuades his father to us…

Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship, or, the Naval Terror of the Seas

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
Tom Swift is an inventor, and these are his adventures. The locale is the little town of Shopton in upstate New York, near Lake Carlopa. Whi…

Tom Swift and His Motorcycle

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
This is the very first Tom Swift adventure. Tom Swift has a newly purchased motorcycle, which he is modifying with his own inventions. He vo…

Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Tom Swift's father, a world-famous scientist, has been robbed of one of his greatest inventions, and it's up to Tom to bring the criminals t…

Tom Swift and His War Tank (Version 2)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Tanks are a new wartime technology, and as the US enters WWI, Tom uses his skills and his family's factory to secretly design and build a bi…

Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Tom Swift & friends journey to the Arctic in his custom airship to seek for the legendary Valley of Gold. When his map is stolen by his …