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"Explore Hot Planet by Hal Clement, a classic science fiction adventure set on Mercury, where a team of scientists faces volcanic danger, seismic mystery, and the terrifying power of an alien world coming alive."
Hal Clement (Author), Saethon Williams (Narrator)
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"Science Fiction Grand Masters 6 - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have voted since 1975 to name the best science fiction writers and recognize them as, the best of the best, Grand Masters. This vintage sci-fi anthology contains 21 short stories by the greatest writers in the history of science fiction. All of these short stories are written by Science Fiction Grand Masters. - Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - Ground by Hal Clement - And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson - Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss - The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison - The Genius of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - What's He Doing in There? by Fritz Leiber - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - The Last Letter by Fritz Leiber - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson"
Arthur C. Clarke, Brian W. Aldiss, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Hal Clement, Harry Harrison, Jack Williamson, Lester Del Rey, Nelson S. Bond, Philip José Farmer, Poul Anderson, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, William F. Nolan (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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"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A team of scientists are sent to Mercury aboard the Albireo to find out why it's developing an atmosphere. A series of events force the scientists out of their ship and onto the surface of Mercury, where only their courage and intelligence can keep them alive. Clement paints a tense and completely believable image of Mercury. He was simply one of the best hard science fiction writers the field ever produced."
Hal Clement (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)
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"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 - 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 - 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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Ground: A Deadly Puzzle in Alien Skies
"Ground by Hal Clement - They were inside the sun, in a temperature of 900 Kelvin. With the refrigerators out there was only one wild chance to pull through. The little ship plunged into the star. If anyone had asked Jack Elder to justify his uneasiness, he could not have obliged. He might even have gone so far as to deny any such feeling; but he would not have been speaking the truth. He had every con- fidence in the refrigerators of the Wraith, untried as they were; he had helped design them; but the phrase, 'Inside a star,' which he had used sо casually in New York a few short weeks ago, now seemed to carry a more tangible-and deadly-implication. Admittedly, the words had been a half truth, designed to impress an already awe-struck audience; the fringes of VV Cephei's far-flung atmosphere did technically constitute a portion of the giant sun, and he was certainly well within those fringes, but the environment was certainly not the raging hell of an atomic furnace which an unwary listener to his words might have been led to supрове. There was actually solid matter outside the spherical hull of the tiny interstellar traveler. Elder sneaked a glance at the other men in the small cabin. Dressler, who had collaborated with him in the design of the heat-distributor, was looking at the recording dials pertaining to the device with every appearance of satisfaction. Snell, the astrophysicist, was sitting before the control board of his weird mass spectrograph that was mounted outside the hull, and periodically working knobs and switches that changed plates and altered the sensitivity regions of the device."
Hal Clement (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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"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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"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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"Science Fiction Grand Masters 4 - - The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have voted since 1975 to name the best science fiction writers and recognize them as, the best of the best, Grand Masters. This vintage sci-fi anthology contains 25 short stories by the greatest writers in the history of science fiction. All of these short stories are written by Science Fiction Grand Masters. - The Masked World by Jack Williamson - Death-Wish by Ray Bradbury - Referent by Ray Bradbury - A Hitch in Time by Frederik Pohl - The Moon is Green by Fritz Leiber - Fondly Fahrenheit by Alfred Bester - The Engineer by Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth - Outcast of the Stars by Ray Bradbury - The Weapon by Isaac Asimov - The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov - Changeling by Ray Bradbury - The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg - Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke - Starlight! by Isaac Asimov - Absolutely No Paradox by Lester Del Rey - The Unseen Blushers by Alfred Bester - Undersea Guardians by Ray Bradbury - Travel by Wire by Arthur C. Clarke - An Enemy of Peace by Robert Silverberg - The Parasite by Arthur C. Clarke - Hot Planet by Hal Clement - A Hitch in Space by Fritz Leiber - Spawning Ground by Lester Del Rey - Superiority by Arthur C. Clarke - Double Cross by Frederik Pohl"
Alfred Bester, Arthur C. Clarke, C.M. Kornbluth, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Hal Clement, Isaac Asimov, Jack Williamson, Lester Del Rey, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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"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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