Operator #5: The Dawn That Shook the World
Operator #5, America's Secret Service Ace, appeared in 48 novels in the
classic pulp magazine bearing his name. From April 1934 to November 1939, Jimmy
Christopher fought villains from inside the United States and invaders from
without. With World War II looming on the horizon, the Operator #5 novels
became a reflection of the times, showcasing American fears of technology and
oppression. In The Dawn that Shook the World, Jimmy Christopher leads a
band of agents into Europe, battling a dictator with plans for world dominations
(shades of Adolph Hitler!)