Audiobooks by Gerda Rhoads

Lost Sci-Fi Books 356 thru 360: Five Unsettling Encounters from the Outer Edges of Classic Science Fiction

"Step deeper into the strange with Lost Sci-Fi Books 356 thru 360, another collection drawn from the daring imagination of vintage science fiction. These stories come from an era when writers treated every new idea like a door waiting to be opened. A quiet discovery can spiral into something far larger than expected. A single decision can trap someone in circumstances that no one else would believe. Even a simple curiosity about the unknown can lead straight into danger. The authors in this collection were masters at building tension from a single extraordinary premise. What begins as a routine investigation, a casual conversation, or a harmless experiment soon grows into something far more unsettling. Each story moves quickly, delivers a memorable twist, and leaves the reader wondering what might really be waiting just beyond the edge of the familiar. If you enjoy vintage science fiction that surprises you, unsettles you, and refuses to follow the safe path, this collection offers five more journeys into the unpredictable imagination of classic sci-fi. Lost Sci-Fi Books 356 thru 360 - The Ultimate Wish by E. M. Hull - Solitary by Robert Silverberg - Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark Lemon"

Don Mark Lemon, E. M. Hull, Gerda Rhoads, Mel Hunter, Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Tomorrow Belonged to Her: Classic Science Fiction Written by Women

"Science fiction has always belonged to bold imaginations—and many of the boldest belonged to women whose stories helped shape the genre from its earliest days. Tomorrow Belonged to Her brings together eighteen classic science fiction stories written by remarkable women whose ideas continue to inspire readers decades later. These pioneering authors explored distant worlds, impossible inventions, alien encounters, time travel, and the mysteries of human nature long before science fiction became a worldwide phenomenon. This extraordinary collection features The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley, Time Enough at Last and Homesick by Lynn Venable, The Moon That Vanished by Leigh Brackett, Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair, The Most Sentimental Man and The Good Husband by Evelyn E. Smith, All Cats Are Gray and The Gifts of Asti by Andre Norton, The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson, Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean, and unforgettable stories by Miriam Allen DeFord, Gerda Rhoads, Dorothy Quick, and Francis Stevens. From lonely frontiers and distant planets to timeless questions about love, identity, sacrifice, and survival, these stories demonstrate the extraordinary range of voices that helped define classic science fiction. Some are adventurous, others humorous, suspenseful, or deeply thought-provoking—but each offers a unique vision of tomorrow. Tomorrow Belonged to Her is more than a collection of great stories. It’s a celebration of the women whose imagination, creativity, and storytelling helped build the foundation of classic science fiction. Discover eighteen unforgettable adventures from the writers who proved that the future has always belonged to those bold enough to imagine it first."

Andre Norton, Dorothy Quick, Evelyn E. Smith, Francis Stevens, Gerda Rhoads, Katherine MacLean, Leigh Brackett, Lynn Venable, Margaret St. Clair, Mary Carlson, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Miriam Allen DeFord (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 15 - 21 Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

"Vintage Sci-Fi 15 - 21 Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s - Never on Mars by John Wyndham - Membership Drive by Murray F. Yaco - The Perfect Woman by Robert Sheckley - Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Arena by Fredric Brown - The Stuff by Henry Slesar - Superiority by Arthur C. Clarke - Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton - Double-Cross by Frederik Pohl  - When the Moon Fell by Morrison Colladay - It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury - My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - Yesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - Potential by Robert Sheckley - Or Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - A Thousand Deaths by Jack London"

Arthur C. Clarke, Dorothy Quick, Edmond Hamilton, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, Gerda Rhoads, H.P. Lovecraft, Harlan Ellison, Henry Slesar, Herbert D. Kastle, Jack London, John Wyndham, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Morrison Colladay, Murray F. Yaco, Murray Leinster, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Theodore Sturgeon (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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