Audiobooks by Donald E. Westlake

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8: More Than 32 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8: More Than 32 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Step into a time machine of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8, an extraordinary collection featuring more than 32 hours of classic science fiction from the pioneers who helped shape the genre we know today. Travel to distant worlds, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, witness astonishing inventions and explore unforgettable visions of the future. These timeless stories continue to captivate with their creativity, suspense and remarkable imagination, proving that great science fiction never grows old. This remarkable anthology features works by legendary authors including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Edgar Allan Poe, Harlan Ellison, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, H. G. Wells, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Silverberg, Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Michael Shaara, Noel Loomis, Zenna Henderson, Alfred Bester, Henry Kuttner, Katherine MacLean, Donald E. Westlake, Mack Reynolds, Raymund Z. Gallun, Nelson S. Bond, Clark Ashton Smith, Donald A. Wollheim, Randall Garrett, Alfred Coppel, Lynn Venable, William Tenn, Robert Moore Williams, Francis Stevens, Miriam Allen DeFord, Frank Belknap Long, Harl Vincent, James Rosenquest, Edward Page Mitchell, Winston Marks, G. Peyton Wertenbaker and Clyde Beck. Whether you’re a lifelong science fiction fan or discovering these classic authors for the first time, this collection offers an exceptional variety of adventures, unforgettable characters and thought-provoking ideas that have inspired generations of readers and listeners. Relive the past. Imagine the future. Experience 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8 again and again."

Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles Dye, Clark Ashton Smith, Clifford D. Simak, Clyde Beck, Donald A. Wollheim, Donald E. Westlake, Edgar Allan Poe, Edward Page Mitchell, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, G. Peyton Wertenbaker, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harl Vincent, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Isaac Asimov, Jack London, James Rosenquest, Katherine MacLean, Lynn Venable, Mack Reynolds, Michael Shaara, Miriam Allen DeFord, Nelson S. Bond, Noel Loomis, Philip K. Dick, Randall Garrett, Raymond Z. Gallun, Robert Moore Williams, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, William Tenn, Winston Marks, Zenna Henderson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Outlaws of Tomorrow 2: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories: Robbers, Rogues, Detectives & Future Crime

"Outlaws of Tomorrow 2: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories delivers eighteen unforgettable tales where crime, justice, and survival collide in futures limited only by imagination. Here, criminals don’t simply outrun the law—they challenge intelligent machines, outwit impossible technology, steal across the stars, and discover that every perfect crime carries unexpected consequences. This remarkable collection features legendary storytellers including Robert Sheckley, Fredric Brown, Harry Harrison, Alfred Bester, Isaac Asimov, Clifford D. Simak, Donald E. Westlake, Randall Garrett, Henry Kuttner, Jack London, and Nelson S. Bond. Their stories blend suspense, mystery, wit, and bold scientific ideas into adventures that remain as entertaining today as when they first appeared. Journey from bustling spaceports and distant colonies to futuristic cities where justice is enforced by machines and criminals must constantly reinvent themselves to survive. Meet master thieves, reluctant fugitives, brilliant con artists, ruthless pirates, detectives, and ordinary people caught on the wrong side of extraordinary events. Along the way you’ll encounter stolen fortunes, time-bending schemes, outlaw robots, impossible murders, interplanetary chases, and clever twists that reward every reader. Whether it’s the unforgettable exploits of The Stainless Steel Rat, the chilling questions raised by Watchbird, or daring adventures stretching from Earth to Mars and beyond, every story offers a unique vision of crime in tomorrow’s world. If you love vintage science fiction packed with futuristic mysteries, daring heists, unforgettable outlaws, and ingenious storytelling, Outlaws of Tomorrow 2: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories is another outstanding collection of timeless adventures where breaking the law is only the beginning."

Alfred Bester, August Derleth, Bryce Walton, Clifford D. Simak, Donald E. Westlake, Fredric Brown, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Isaac Asimov, Jack London, Lawrence M. Jannifer, Miriam Allen DeFord, Nelson S. Bond, Randall Garrett, Robert Sheckley, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 251 thru 260 - Ten Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 251 thru 260 - Ten Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - Mr. Meek–Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak - Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley - Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - Gangway for Homer by George R. Hahn - The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch"

Charles E. Fritch, Clifford D. Simak, Donald E. Westlake, Donald F. Daley, Frederik Pohl, George R. Hahn, Robert Sheckley, Roger D. Aycock, William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 251 thru 255 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 251 thru 255 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - Mr. Meek–Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak - Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake - A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - The Abandoned of Yan by Donald F. Daley"

Clifford D. Simak, Donald E. Westlake, Donald F. Daley, Frederik Pohl, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Risk Profession: A Claim Worth Killing For

"Ged Stanton makes his living chasing insurance claims that never quite add up, and this one smells wrong from the start. A retirement payout arrives after the client is already dead, signed in genuine handwriting, backed by a story that sounds reasonable—until you follow it off Earth. Stanton’s assignment takes him into the asteroid belt, where gravity is weak, witnesses are scarce, and a man’s past can disappear as easily as a body drifting into space. Every explanation fits, yet none of them feel true. What unfolds is a tense, methodical unraveling built on observation rather than gunfire. Stanton isn’t hunting a criminal so much as testing a story, pushing it gently until it cracks. The setting amplifies the pressure: sealed domes, patched equipment, and a life where one mistake means suffocation. Each conversation tightens the problem instead of solving it, and the solution, when it comes, depends on noticing what should be there—but isn’t. Donald E. Westlake was a master of precision plotting, equally at home in crime fiction, satire, and science fiction. Best known for the Parker novels written under the name Richard Stark, Westlake built his reputation on clean structure, sharp reversals, and endings that snap into place. “The Risk Profession” applies those same skills to a science-fiction setting, using insurance math, identity, and environment as the engines of suspense rather than gadgets or spectacle."

Donald E. Westlake (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 271 thru 275: Mysteries, Marvels, and Futures Waiting to Be Explored

Alfred Coppel, Donald E. Westlake, Frank M. Robinson, Lynn Venable, Ray Bradbury (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stars 8: Classic Science Fiction Adventures: Explore Strange Worlds Beyond the Final Frontier

"Space Travelers and Nothing But Space Travelers 8 - Eleven Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s - Arena by Fredric Brown - Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - In The Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling - Potential by Robert Sheckley - Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak - Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake"

Clifford D. Simak, Clyde Beck, Donald E. Westlake, Fredric Brown, H.P. Lovecraft, Harlan Ellison, Katherine MacLean, Kenneth Sterling, Mack Reynolds, Robert Sheckley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 17 - 17 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Jack London, H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Harlan Ellison, H. G. Wells, Clifford D. Simak, and many more

"Vintage Sci-Fi 17 - 17 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Jack London, H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Harlan Ellison, H. G. Wells, Clifford D. Simak, and many more - The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton - The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe - The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe - Solitary by Robert Silverberg - The Minions of Midas by Jack London - Transience by Arthur C. Clarke - Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak - Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - The Risk Profession by Donald E. Westlake - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - The Colour Out of Space by H. P. Lovecraft - The Man Who Could Work Miracles by H. G. Wells - F. O. B. Venus by Nelson S. Bond - Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel"

Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Clyde Beck, Donald E. Westlake, Edgar Allan Poe, Frank R. Stockton, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harlan Ellison, Jack London, Katherine MacLean, Mack Reynolds, Nelson S. Bond, Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1960s Science Fiction - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1960s: Cosmic Shifts and Cold Wars: Sci-Fi Visions of the Swinging Sixties

"Step back into one of the most exciting decades in science fiction history with 27 unforgettable short stories from the 1960s. This remarkable collection captures the optimism, imagination, and boundless creativity of an era shaped by the Space Race, rapid technological change, and dreams of humanity’s future among the stars. Explore distant planets, mysterious civilizations, and unexpected encounters with stories from some of the greatest names in science fiction. Travel to the edge of the solar system with Arthur C. Clarke in Before Eden, Castaway, and Inside the Comet. Experience the wit and imagination of Fredric Brown in Earthmen Bearing Gifts and The Power. Discover Isaac Asimov’s delightful Starlight! and Fritz Leiber’s entertaining A Hitch in Space. This collection is packed with adventure, mystery, humor, and thought-provoking ideas. Join interstellar explorers, stranded astronauts, alien visitors, secret agents, and unlikely heroes as they face challenges that test their courage, ingenuity, and understanding of the universe. From the cosmic intrigue of The Akkra Case and Gun For Hire to the charm of The Blonde From Barsoom and I Bring Fresh Flowers, every story offers a unique glimpse into the golden imagination of the 1960s. You’ll encounter abandoned worlds, misplaced battleships, dangerous comets, strange creatures, futuristic societies, and surprising twists that could only come from the minds of legendary science fiction authors including Harry Harrison, Clifford D. Simak, Jack Williamson, Keith Laumer, Mack Reynolds, Lester del Rey, Robert F. Young, Hal Clement, and many more. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic science fiction or discovering these stories for the first time, 1960s Science Fiction delivers hours of unforgettable adventures, fascinating concepts, and timeless storytelling."

Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Donald E. Westlake, Donald F. Daley, Fredric Brown, Fritz Leiber, George O. Smith, H.B. Fyfe, Hal Clement, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Jack Williamson, Keith Laumer, Lester Del Rey, Mack Reynolds, Mary Carlson, Miriam Allen DeFord, Murray F. Yaco, Robert F. Young, Scott F. Grenville (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 6: More Than 23 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 6: More Than 23 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Discover another extraordinary journey into the golden age of science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 6. With more than 23 hours of unforgettable adventures, this remarkable anthology brings together fifty classic tales from the visionary writers who transformed science fiction into one of the world’s most enduring genres. Travel beyond the stars, confront ancient mysteries, meet unforgettable alien civilizations, witness astonishing scientific breakthroughs and explore futures limited only by imagination. These timeless stories continue to captivate audiences with their creativity, suspense and thought-provoking ideas. This outstanding collection features works by many of the genre’s greatest authors, including Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, H. P. Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany, Robert E. Howard, Robert Silverberg, Walter M. Miller, Jr., Ray Cummings, Lester del Rey, Alfred Bester, Murray Leinster, Miriam Allen DeFord, Fredric Brown, Donald A. Wollheim, Frank Herbert, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, Evelyn E. Smith, Donald E. Westlake, Frederik Pohl, C. M. Kornbluth, J. F. Bone, Roger D. Aycock, Frank Belknap Long, Clark Ashton Smith, Alan E. Nourse, Mack Reynolds, Randall Garrett, Mary Carlson, Richard R. Smith, David Mason, John Victor Peterson, Joseph Slotkin, George R. Hahn, Alfred Coppel and William Brittain. Whether you’re revisiting legendary masters or discovering forgotten gems for the first time, this collection offers an exceptional variety of vintage science fiction—from thrilling space exploration and eerie cosmic horror to ingenious inventions, unforgettable characters and imaginative adventures that have stood the test of time. If you appreciate classic storytelling filled with wonder, mystery and limitless imagination, 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 6 is a collection you’ll enjoy again and again."

Alan E. Nourse, Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, C.M. Kornbluth, Clark Ashton Smith, David Mason, Donald A. Wollheim, Donald E. Westlake, Evelyn E. Smith, Frank Belknap Long, Frank Herbert, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, George R. Hahn, H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, John Victor Peterson, Joseph Slotkin, Lester Del Rey, Lord Dunsany, Lynn Venable, Mack Reynolds, Mary Carlson, Miriam Allen DeFord, Murray Leinster, Philip K. Dick, Randall Garrett, Ray Bradbury, Ray Cummings, Richard R. Smith, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Walter M. Miller Jr, William Brittain (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1950s Science Fiction 8 - 29 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s

"1950s Science Fiction 8 - 29 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1950s - Never Trust a Thief! by Robert Silverberg - Moon of Memory by Bryce Walton - Metamorphosis by Mike Curry - Inheritance by Edward W. Ludwig - Short Snorter by Charles Einstein - Homecoming by Miguel Hidalgo - Proof of the Pudding by Robert Sheckley - Not a Creature Was Stirring by Dean Evans - Skin Game by Charles E. Fritch - The Enormous Word by William Oberfield - Beyond The Ultra Violet by Frank M. Robinson - The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith - The Engineer by C. M. Kornbluth - The Missing Room by Lynn Venable - The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester - The Monsters by Robert Sheckley - Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - Old Rambling House by Frank Herbert - Fluorocarbons Are Here To Stay by Donald E. Westlake - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Triggerman by J. F. Bone - Slave of Eternity by Roger D. Aycock - The Deep Hole to China by Robert Sheckley - You Risk Your Life by Joseph Slotkin - The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Way of a Rebel by Walter M. Miller Jr. - Farewell Message by David Mason - The Ghosts of the Heaviside Layer by Lord Dunsany"

Alfred Bester, Bryce Walton, C.M. Kornbluth, Charles E. Fritch, Charles Einstein, David Mason, Dean Evans, Donald E. Westlake, Edward W. Ludwig, Evelyn E. Smith, Frank Herbert, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Joseph Slotkin, Lord Dunsany, Lynn Venable, Miguel Hidalgo, Mike Curry, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Walter M. Miller Jr, William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Drowned Hopes

"This rollicking tale of an aging robber who wants to blow up a reservoir 'will keep readers laughing' (Publishers Weekly). In his day, Tom was a hard man. He came up with Dillinger in the 1930s, and pulled a lot of high-profile jobs before the state put him away. They meant it to be for good, but after twenty-three years the prisons are too crowded for seventy-year-old bank robbers, and so they let the old man go. Finally free, he heads straight for John Dortmunder's house. Long ago, Tom buried $700,000, and now he needs help digging it up. While he was inside, the government dammed a nearby river, creating a reservoir and putting fifty feet of water on top of his money. He wants to blow the dam, drown the villagers, and move to Acapulco. If Dortmunder wants a clean conscience to go along with his share, he needs to find a nice way to get the money before Tom's nasty instincts get the best of both of them."

Donald E. Westlake (Author), Justin Price (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Donald E. Westlake

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