The Wailing Octopus is a thrilling science adventure story by John Blaine, featuring the protagonist Rick Brant. The book follows Rick and his friend Scotty as they embark on a dangerous mission to uncover the mystery behind a strange wailing sound that is terrorizing the inhabitants of Spindrift Island. The adventure takes them deep into the waters of the Caribbean, where they encounter a giant octopus that seems to be responsible for the eerie sound. As they investigate further, they discover a sinister plot by a group of criminals who are using the octopus to scare people away from the island and gain control of a valuable underwater treasure.Rick and Scotty must use their scientific knowledge and quick thinking to outsmart the criminals and save the island from their evil plans. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including underwater explosions, treacherous currents, and deadly sea creatures.The Wailing Octopus is a fast-paced and exciting read, filled with action, suspense, and scientific intrigue. It is perfect for young readers who love adventure stories and are interested in science and technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.