Audiobooks by A. Bertram Chandler

Vintage Sci-Fi 25 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Lester Del Rey, Jack Williamson, Ben Nova, Frank Belknap Long, Michael Shaara and more: Strange Creatures, Impossible Paradoxes, And Dangerous Discoveries In Vintage Science Fiction

"Vintage Sci-Fi 25 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Lester Del Rey, Jack Williamson, Ben Nova, Frank Belknap Long, Michael Shaara and more - Wainer by Michael Shaara - Seller of the Sky by Dave Dryfoos - Final Exam by Sam Merwin Jr. - Welcome to Paradise by Allyn Donnelson - World's End by Henry Kuttner - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - The Ultimate Wish by E. M. Hull - The Ultimate Paradox by Thorp McClusky - The Ultimate World by Bryce Walton - The Ultimate Problem by Victor Rousseau - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - The Man Who Knew Everything by Randall Garrett - Castaway by A. Bertram Chandler - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - A Long Way Back by Ben Bova - Patch by William Shedenhelm - Strange Exodus by Robert Anthony - The Next Time We Die by Robert Moore Williams - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson - The Man From 2071 by Sewell Peaslee Wright"

A. Bertram Chandler, Allyn Donnelson, Ben Bova, Bryce Walton, Dave Dryfoos, E. M. Hull, Frank Belknap Long, Henry Kuttner, Jack Williamson, Lester Del Rey, Michael Shaara, Poul Anderson, Randall Garrett, Robert Anthony, Robert Moore Williams, Robert Sheckley, Sam Merwin Jr., Sewell Peaslee Wright, Victor Rousseau (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 446 thru 450: Strange Planets, Dangerous Missions and Unlikely Heroes

"This collection gathers five remarkable stories from the era when science fiction magazines were overflowing with daring ideas and unforgettable characters. Explorers push deeper into space, brilliant navigators chart impossible routes and ordinary people find themselves trapped in situations far beyond anything they expected. The writers behind these tales helped shape the early imagination of the genre. Their stories explore distant worlds, dangerous assignments and strange discoveries that test the limits of human courage and ingenuity. The settings may span the stars, but the tension always comes down to one moment—one decision that could change everything. Some of the authors in this volume became widely known voices in science fiction, while others appeared only occasionally in the pulps before fading from view. Together their work preserves the excitement of a time when every new issue of a magazine promised another wild journey into the unknown. For readers who love vintage science fiction filled with bold ideas and classic storytelling, this collection delivers five more lost transmissions from the golden age of the genre. Lost Sci-Fi Books 446 thru 450 - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond - Ground by Hal Clement - Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler - The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox"

A. Bertram Chandler, Arthur Jean Cox, Frank M. Robinson, Hal Clement, Nelson S. Bond (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Relive the wonder and excitement of classic science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9. Featuring more than 27 hours of unforgettable storytelling, this remarkable collection brings together fifty timeless tales from the authors whose imagination helped define the genre. Journey to distant worlds, uncover ancient mysteries, encounter extraordinary beings and explore futures filled with astonishing discoveries. These classic stories remain as engaging and thought-provoking today as when they first captivated readers, combining unforgettable adventures with ideas that continue to inspire generations. This outstanding anthology features works by legendary authors including H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Damon Knight, Nelson S. Bond, Mary Shelley, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, E. E. “Doc” Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Tevis, Arthur C. Clarke, Hal Clement, A. Bertram Chandler, Stephen Bartholomew, Robert Silverberg, Randall Garrett, Jack Vance, Murray Leinster, Jack Williamson, Sam Carson, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, James R. Adams, Algis Budrys, Clare Winger Harris, Edwin Baird, H. Bedford-Jones, Frank Belknap Long, William Morrison, Paul Ernst, W. L. Alden, Harold Lawlor, Arthur Jean Cox, Basil Wells, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz, J. T. McIntosh, Bryce Walton, William F. Nolan, Lucius Daniel, Robert Wicks, Michael Shaara and Alfred Coppel. Whether you’re rediscovering beloved classics or experiencing these pioneering authors for the first time, this collection delivers an extraordinary variety of vintage science fiction filled with imagination, suspense and timeless storytelling. Travel beyond the impossible and experience 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9 again and again."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alfred Coppel, Algis Budrys, Arthur C. Clarke, Arthur Jean Cox, Basil Wells, Bryce Walton, C.S. Lewis, Clare Winger Harris, Damon Knight, E.E. 'Doc' Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, Edwin Baird, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, H. Bedford–Jones, H.P. Lovecraft, Hal Clement, Harold Lawlor, J. T. McIntosh, Jack London, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, James R. Adams, Lucius Daniel, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Paul Ernst, Randall Garrett, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Sam Carson, Stanton A. Coblentz, Stephen Bartholomew, W. L. Alden, Walter Tevis, William F. Nolan, William Morrison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1950s Science Fiction 11 - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950s: Time Travel, Alien Worlds, and the Golden Age of Imagination

"1950s Science Fiction 11 - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950s - Eight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston Marks - Lake of Fire by Frank Belknap Long - Forever by Robert Sheckley - Man-Hunting Robot by James Rosenquest - Return of a Legend by Raymond Z. Gallun - Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke - A World To Die For by Sam Carson - Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - The Stranger by Gordon R. Dickson - Con-Fen by James R. Adams - Infiltration by Algis Budrys - The Shoddy Lands by C. S. Lewis - Dead Man’s Planet by William Morrison - The Nobles Are Coming by Arthur Jean Cox - The Big Bounce by Walter Tevis - You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh - The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin - Ground by Hal Clement - Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler - And Miles to Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan - Martians Never Die by Lucious Daniel - The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks - Bleekman’s Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg - Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara - Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg - The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel - The Men Return by Jack Vance"

A. Bertram Chandler, Alfred Coppel, Algis Budrys, Arthur C. Clarke, Arthur Jean Cox, C.S. Lewis, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, Hal Clement, J. T. McIntosh, Jack Vance, James R. Adams, James Rosenquest, Lucious Daniel, Michael Shaara, Randall Garrett, Raymond Z. Gallun, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Sam Carson, Tom Godwin, Walter Tevis, William F. Nolan, William Morrison, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 21 - 24 Science Fiction Classics from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Jack Williamson and more: Aliens, Adventure, and the Unknown in 23 Science Fiction Masterpieces

"Vintage Sci-Fi 21 - 24 Science Fiction Classics from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Jack Williamson and more - Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz - The Big Bounce by Walter Tevis - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh - The Star Beast by Damon Knight - The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - Summertime on Icarus by Arthur C. Clarke - Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton - The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin - Ground by Hal Clement - Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler - And Miles to Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan - Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel - The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks - The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew - Dead Man’s Planet by Russ Winterbotham - Bleekman’s Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg - Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara - Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg - The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel - The Men Return by Jack Vance - The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson - Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond"

A. Bertram Chandler, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Bryce Walton, Damon Knight, Edgar Allan Poe, Hal Clement, J. T. McIntosh, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, Lucius Daniel, Michael Shaara, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Randall Garrett, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz, Stephen Bartholomew, Tom Godwin, Walter Tevis, William F. Nolan (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Fall of Knight: Sir Ian’s Plan Wasn’t in the Space Manual

"Captain Sir Ian MacLachlan Stuart has commanded vast interstellar liners through crisis, mutiny, and sabotage. When disaster forces his ship down on an isolated colonial world, he does what any capable master would do—he sets out alone to secure help. The road ahead looks simple enough on a map. In reality, it becomes a trial of cold, distance, and endurance that no amount of gold braid can soften. What begins as a practical mission turns personal. Sir Ian carries more than responsibility for his passengers and crew; he carries the weight of a title that demands composure at all times. Yet far from the controlled corridors of his vessel, stripped of ceremony and comfort, he discovers how thin the line can be between command and stubbornness. A roadside inn offers warmth, whiskey, and something far more dangerous—a reminder that even a knight can be tempted to forget his duty. When the night deepens and the weather worsens, Sir Ian must choose whether to remain sheltered or press on into the storm. His decision will define what kind of knight he truly is. “Fall of Knight” blends sharp humor with genuine tension. It moves from starship heroics to muddy roads and flickering hearthlight, trading grand space opera for a close look at pride under pressure. The story asks not whether a captain can save his ship, but whether he can master himself. Theodore Sturgeon (1918–1985) was one of the most distinctive voices in twentieth-century speculative fiction. His work appeared regularly in magazines such as Astounding Science Fiction, Galaxy, and Unknown. He is best known for stories like “Microcosmic God,” “A Saucer of Loneliness,” and the novel More Than Human, which won the International Fantasy Award. Sturgeon’s fiction often placed capable individuals in situations that exposed emotional fault lines beneath professional confidence."

A. Bertram Chandler (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 321 thru 325 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 321 thru 325 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s - The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier - The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - Blank? by Randall Garrett "

A. Bertram Chandler, Chester S. Geier, H.G. Wells, Murray Leinster, Randall Garrett (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1950s Science Fiction 9 - 25 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s: Robots, Paradoxes and Adventures Beyond the Stars

"The 1950s were a golden age of science fiction—a decade when writers imagined astonishing futures, questioned humanity’s place in the universe, and explored the consequences of technology with equal parts wonder and caution. 1950s Science Fiction 9 brings together twenty-five unforgettable stories from some of the greatest names ever to write the genre. Travel to distant worlds where first contact is anything but simple. Encounter mysterious alien visitors, abandoned spacecraft drifting through the void, quarantined civilizations, and strange beings that challenge everything humanity believes about itself. From the sharp wit of Robert Sheckley to the visionary imagination of Arthur C. Clarke, every story offers a unique glimpse into the boundless creativity of mid-century science fiction. Experience military blunders on a galactic scale in Clarke’s classic Superiority, uncover secrets hidden among the stars in The Parasite, and follow unexpected adventures in stories by Isaac Asimov, Harry Harrison, Robert Silverberg, John Wyndham, Harlan Ellison, and many more. Some tales are suspenseful, some humorous, some deeply thought-provoking—but all capture the excitement that made 1950s science fiction a cultural phenomenon. You’ll discover robots that refuse to behave, paradoxes that defy logic, explorers confronting the unknown, and ordinary people thrust into extraordinary situations. Whether it’s a lonely outpost in deep space, a mysterious visitor from another world, or a future society facing unexpected consequences, these stories continue to entertain and inspire decades after their original publication. Carefully restored and collected in one volume, 1950s Science Fiction 9 delivers adventure, imagination, and classic storytelling from an era when the future felt limitless. If you love vintage science fiction filled with big ideas, memorable characters, and timeless wonder, this collection belongs in your library."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles E. Fritch, Dick Purcell, Dorothy Quick, Gerda Rhoads, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Herbert D. Kastle, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Victor Peterson, John Wyndham, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Randall Garrett, Richard R. Smith, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7: More Than 31 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7: More Than 31 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Prepare for another unforgettable voyage through the golden age of science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7. Featuring more than 31 hours of classic storytelling, this outstanding anthology brings together fifty remarkable tales from the visionary authors whose ideas helped define the genre for generations. Explore distant galaxies, mysterious planets, strange civilizations and extraordinary scientific discoveries. From thrilling adventures and first-contact encounters to unforgettable mysteries and imaginative speculation, every story showcases the creativity and originality that made vintage science fiction timeless. This incredible collection features works by many of the genre’s greatest authors, including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Silverberg, John Wyndham, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Fredric Brown, Edmond Hamilton, Murray Leinster, A. Bertram Chandler, Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Hal Clement, Lester Del Rey, E. M. Forster, Alan E. Nourse, Chester S. Geier, Paul MacNamara, George O. Smith, Murray F. Yaco, Henry Slesar, Morrison Colladay, J. F. Bone, Frank Lillie Pollock, Hugh B. Cave, Kenneth Sterling, Charles E. Fritch, Don Mark Lemon, Dick Purcell, Gerda Rhoads, Herbert D. Kastle, Theodore Sturgeon, Mel Hunter, Dorothy Quick, Ron Cocking and Frank R. Stockton. Whether you’re returning to legendary favorites or discovering overlooked classics, this collection delivers an exceptional variety of vintage science fiction filled with unforgettable characters, astonishing ideas and stories that continue to inspire readers and listeners around the world. If you love timeless science fiction that sparks the imagination and rewards every return visit, 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7 belongs in your collection."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles E. Fritch, Chester S. Geier, Clifford D. Simak, Dick Purcell, Don Mark Lemon, Dorothy Quick, E.M. Forster, Edmond Hamilton, Frank Lillie Pollock, Frank R. Stockton, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, Fritz Leiber, George O. Smith, Gerda Rhoads, H.P. Lovecraft, Hal Clement, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Henry Slesar, Herbert D. Kastle, Hugh B. Cave, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Jack London, John Wyndham, Kenneth Sterling, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Morrison Colladay, Murray F. Yaco, Murray Leinster, Paul MacNamara, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Ron Cocking, Theodore Sturgeon (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Encounters From Beyond 4: Classic Tales of Alien Contact: Where Humanity Meets the Unknown

"Aliens and Nothing But Aliens 4 - Eighteen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - The Monsters by Robert Sheckley - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Farewell Message by David Mason - The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson - Derelict by Alan E. Nourse - Second Census by John Victor Peterson - The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco - Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Arena by Fredric Brown - Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton - S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov - In The Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling - The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury - Gunnison’s Bonanza by Dick Purcell - Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone"

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, David Mason, Dick Purcell, Edmond Hamilton, Fredric Brown, H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Victor Peterson, Kenneth Sterling, Lester Del Rey, Mary Carlson, Murray F. Yaco, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stars 7: Classic Science Fiction Adventures: Explore Strange Worlds Beyond the Final Frontier

"Space Travelers and Nothing But Space Travelers 7 - Eighteen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - The Burnt Planet by William Brittain - The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Runaway by Alfred Coppel - Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long - The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Starlight! by Isaac Asimov - The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson - Derelict by Alan E. Nourse - The Ultimate Vice by A. Bertram Chandler - The Venus Evil by Chester S. Geier - Hot Planet by Hal Clement - A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber - Never on Mars by John Wyndham - Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco - Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone"

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Chester S. Geier, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Hal Clement, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Wyndham, Lester Del Rey, Mary Carlson, Murray F. Yaco, Robert Silverberg, William Brittain (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Ultimate Vice: Dreams You Cannot Put Down

"There’s a point in every long-haul spaceman’s life when the stars lose their shine. The uniforms itch, the regulations grate, and the dream of returning to Earth begins to feel like the only dream worth having. In A. Bertram Chandler’s “The Ultimate Vice,” that quiet dissatisfaction takes a dangerous turn when one officer stumbles across something on a remote world that promises more than wealth, more than status, more than escape. It promises exactly what he wants—without effort, without delay, without limit. At first, it looks harmless. It isn’t swallowed, injected, or smoked. It simply reflects back the deepest desires of the mind that stares into it. But the cost is not measured in credits. As one man sees opportunity and another sees danger, a partnership fractures under the strain of greed and denial. What begins as a scheme to outsmart the market becomes a private trap no lawman needs to spring. The question is not whether the vice can be sold—it is whether the seller can ever look away. A. Bertram Chandler brings the hard-earned authenticity of a professional seaman to his spacefaring fiction. Before becoming a full-time writer, he served in the merchant marine and rose to the rank of ship’s captain, experience that shaped the believable shipboard hierarchies and restless officers who populate his stories. He is best known for the long-running John Grimes “Rim World” series, published through houses such as Ace Books, and for numerous short stories that appeared in magazines including Astounding Science Fiction and Analog. Chandler’s work often explores the frustrations of career spacemen who dream of something better—and the price they pay when they chase it."

A. Bertram Chandler (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by A. Bertram Chandler

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