Published in 1930, 'Evans of the Earth-Guard' by Edmond Hamilton is a science fiction novel that follows Captain Wright Evans and his crew in the Earth-Guard, a space patrol organization. The story revolves around their efforts to protect interplanetary commerce from space pirates, particularly the notorious Hawk. As Evans pursues the Hawk, he teams up with secret agent Francis Seaworth to uncover the pirate's base on the Moon, leading to a thrilling confrontation that highlights the ongoing battle against piracy in space.
