Audiobooks by Harlan Ellison

Lost Sci-Fi Books 366 thru 370: Five Dark Classics of Suspense, Terror and the Strange

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 366 thru 370 gathers five unforgettable works from some of the most imaginative storytellers ever published. These stories come from a time when writers experimented boldly with ideas that felt unsettling, mysterious, and deeply human. A single thought can lead to terrifying consequences. A quiet decision can open the door to something far more dangerous than anyone expected. Sometimes the greatest threat is not what lies outside, but what grows slowly inside the mind. Each author in this volume approaches the unknown from a different angle. Some tales unfold with creeping dread. Others build tension through impossible choices and disturbing revelations. The result is a collection that moves from psychological unease to outright terror, always keeping the reader guessing. These are stories that have endured for decades because they still feel sharp, surprising, and unsettling today. If you enjoy vintage tales that blur the lines between science fiction, horror, and classic suspense, this collection delivers five unforgettable journeys into the darker side of imagination. Lost Sci-Fi Books 366 thru 370 - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - The Minions of Midas by Jack London - The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton - The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe"

Edgar Allan Poe, Frank Belknap Long, Frank R. Stockton, Harlan Ellison, Jack London (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Encounters From Beyond 5: Classic Tales of Alien Contact: Where Humanity Meets the Unknown

"Aliens and Nothing But Aliens 5 - Seventeen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s Alien visitors. Mysterious encounters. First contact with the unknown. This vintage science fiction collection brings together classic tales of alien worlds and strange visitors from beyond the stars. Humans meet beings they cannot understand, explorers reach distant planets filled with danger, and ordinary people discover that the universe is far stranger than anyone imagined. Written during the Golden Age of science fiction, these stories capture the excitement of early space exploration and the thrill of encountering life beyond Earth. Each tale offers a different vision of alien intelligence—sometimes curious, sometimes friendly, sometimes terrifying. If you love vintage science fiction and unforgettable alien encounters, this collection delivers the imagination, wonder, and suspense that made classic sci-fi a timeless adventure. - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov - A World to Die For by Sam Carson - The Avenger by Damon Knight - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart - The Thought–Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - The Invader by Alfred Coppel"

Alfred Coppel, Damon Knight, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Frank Belknap Long, Harlan Ellison, Isaac Asimov, Joe Gibson, John W. Campbell, Mack Reynolds, Morton Klass, Murray Leinster, Robert Sheckley, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Sam Carson, Stephen Marlowe, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stars 9: Classic Science Fiction Adventures: Explore Strange Worlds Beyond the Final Frontier

"Beyond the Stars 9: Classic Science Fiction Adventures invites you on eighteen unforgettable journeys across the solar system and beyond, where every destination promises new discoveries, unexpected dangers, and extraordinary encounters. From lonely planets and drifting spacecraft to distant colonies and mysterious civilizations, these classic tales capture the spirit of adventure that made the Golden Age of science fiction timeless. This collection features an outstanding lineup of legendary authors, including Harlan Ellison, Isaac Asimov, Harry Harrison, Alfred Coppel, Nelson S. Bond, Raymond Z. Gallun, Clark Ashton Smith, Gordon R. Dickson, Michael Shaara, William Tenn, and Frank Belknap Long. Their stories explore the excitement of deep-space exploration while reminding us that the greatest challenges often come from the unknown. Travel to the deserts of Mars, the clouds of Venus, forgotten asteroids, and worlds beyond the edge of human experience. Meet ambitious explorers, reluctant heroes, determined pioneers, stranded travelers, and alien civilizations whose motives are anything but familiar. Along the way you’ll encounter daring rescues, dangerous missions, impossible discoveries, cosmic mysteries, and moments of humor that balance the vastness of space with the humanity of those who venture into it. Whether facing hostile environments, unraveling ancient secrets, or simply trying to find a way home, these unforgettable characters embody the courage and curiosity that define classic science fiction. If you love vintage sci-fi filled with bold imagination, unforgettable adventures, fascinating alien worlds, and the thrill of exploring the unknown, Beyond the Stars 9: Classic Science Fiction Adventures delivers another exceptional collection of timeless journeys across the final frontier."

Alfred Coppel, Charles Dye, Clark Ashton Smith, Frank Belknap Long, Gordon R. Dickson, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, Lynn Venable, Michael Shaara, Miriam Allen DeFord, Nelson S. Bond, Raymond Z. Gallun, Sam Carson, William Morrison, William Tenn, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Science Fiction Grand Masters 5: Where Legends Collide: 20 Masterworks of Strange Futures and Dark Fates From Time-Twisted Vengeance to Robots with Rebellion on their Minds—Classic Sci-Fi from the Titans Who Shaped the Genre

"Science Fiction Grand Masters 5 - 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 20 short stories by the greatest writers in the history of science fiction. All of these short stories are written by Science Fiction Grand Masters. - It Burns Me Up! by Ray Bradbury - Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov - The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury - Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison - The Robots Strike by Harry Harrison - At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke - Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Trainee For Mars by Harry Harrison - The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov - Exile of the Eons by Arthur C. Clarke - The Avenger by Damon Knight - Try and Change the Past by Fritz Leiber - Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury - The Star Beast by Damon Knight"

Alfred Bester, Arthur C. Clarke, Clifford D. Simak, Damon Knight, Fritz Leiber, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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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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Sleepless Nights in the Procrustean Bed and Other Works: Essays

"A collection of twenty thought-provoking essays from “one of the most brilliant, innovative, and eloquent writers on earth” (Publishers Weekly). Harlan Ellison—master essayist, gadfly, literary myth figure, and viewer of dark portent—has been, for the greater part of his life, a burr under the saddle of complacency. In this collection, his former assistant and confidante, Marty Clark, has culled from hundreds of rare and un-reprinted works to select twenty wide-ranging essays—nonfiction writings ranging from travelogue to media criticism, literary exploration to personal musing—that demonstrate why the monstre sacré of imaginative literature won the prestigious Silver Pen Award from PEN International for his journalistic forays."

Harlan Ellison (Author), Luis Moreno (Narrator)

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Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume 2 & 3

"The fifteen stories and three screenplays that make up Volumes Two and Three of the Emmy® Award–winning Netflix Original series Love, Death + Robots. Featuring bestselling authors and screenwriters from all over the globe, curated by filmmakers Tim Miller and David Fincher, and Supervising Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Stories by Neal Asher, Paolo Bacigalupi, J. G. Ballard, Alan Baxter, Justin Coates, Harlan Ellison, Joachim Heijndermans, Joe Lansdale, Rich Larson, Alberto Mielgo, Jeff Fowler & Tim Miller, John Scalzi, Bruce Sterling, and Michael Swanwick. Full contents: “Automated Customer Service” by John Scalzi“Ice” by Rich Larson“Pop Squad” by Paolo Bacigalupi“Snow in the Desert” by Neal Asher“The Tall Grass” by Joe R. Lansdale“All Through the House” by Joachim Heijndermans“Life Hutch” by Harlan Ellison“The Drowned Giant” by J. G. Ballard“Three Robots: Human Habitats” by John Scalzi“Bad Travelling” by Neal Asher“The Very Pulse of the Machine” by Michael Swanwick“Night of the Mini-Dead” by Jeff Fowler & Tim Miller “Kill Team Kill” by Justin Coates“Swarm” by Bruce Sterling“Mason’s Rats” by Neal Asher“In Vaulted Halls Entombed” by Alan Baxter“Jibaro” by Alberto Mielgo“Three Robots: Two Versions Intro” by John Scalzi“Three Robots Report Back on the Habitats in Which Humanity Chose to See Out Its Final Days” by John Scalzi"

Alan Baxter, Amanda J. Spedding, David Fincher, Geoff Brown, Harlan Ellison, J.G. Ballard, Joe Lansdale, John Scalzi, Justin Coates, Neal Asher, Tim Miller (Author), Alex Boyles, Alex Picard, André Santana, Bradford Hastings, Cary Hite, Gary Tiedemann, Hannah Curtis, Joe Hempel, Joel Simler, Josh Innerst, P. J. Ochlan, Steve West, Tim Campbell (Narrator)

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1950s Science Fiction 10

"1950s Science Fiction 10 - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking - Consignment by Alan E. Nourse - James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick - Solitary by Robert Silverberg - Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck - Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Project Hush by William Tenn - Homesick by Lynn Venable - The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Trainee For Mars by Harry Harrison - Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - Momentum by Charles Dye - Orphans of the Void by Michael Shaara - Before the Fact by Zenna Henderson - Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov - A Prophecy of Monsters by Clark Ashton Smith - The Rag Thing by Donald A. Wollheim - The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett - The Father Thing by Philip K. Dick"

Alan E. Nourse, Charles Dye, Clark Ashton Smith, Clyde Beck, Donald A. Wollheim, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Isaac Asimov, Katherine MacLean, Lynn Venable, Michael Shaara, Miriam Allen DeFord, Murray Leinster, Noel Loomis, Philip K. Dick, Randall Garrett, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Ron Cocking, William Tenn, Zenna Henderson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Shatterday and Other Works

"“One of the great … American short-story writers” exposes the darkness of the human heart in these speculative tales of terror and tragedy (George R. R. Martin). A five-year-old boy never ages, living as an immortal in a past that no longer exists while the world encroaches upon his innocence, in the Hugo and Nebula Award–winning “Jeffty Is Five.” An alien attack leaves Earth on the brink of Armageddon, as humans find themselves unable to resist the sexual allure of their invaders in “How’s the Night Life on Cissalda?” In the Nebula Award–nominated “Shatterday” (subsequently adapted into the pilot episode of the second Twilight Zone series), a man fights for his life against a relentless enemy who knows his darkest secrets—his own doppelganger. In these and other thought-provoking stories, legendary author Harlan Ellison dissects the primal fears and inherent frailties common to all people and gives voice to the thoughts and feelings human beings bury deep within their souls. Unflinching and unapologetic, Ellison depicts men and women in all their ugliness and beauty, and humanity in all its fury and glory."

Harlan Ellison (Author), Luis Moreno (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 331 thru 335 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

Edmond Hamilton, Francis Stevens, Harlan Ellison, Lester Del Rey, Murray F. Yaco (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 341 thru 345 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s: Space Exploration, Alien Encounters, and Unexpected Heroes

Charles E. Fritch, Harlan Ellison, J. F. Bone, Michael Shaara, Robert Sheckley (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Untouchable Adolescents: Rebellion Is a Youthful Disease

"A merchant captain diverts his ship to a vibrant alien world after discovering that its continents will soon tear themselves apart. The science is conclusive, the timetable is short, and millions of lives hang in the balance. What he does not expect is resistance—not from hostile weapons, but from a young, intelligent species that wants nothing from outsiders and trusts nothing that comes from the sky. The encounter turns volatile when the inhabitants reveal an ability humanity has never faced before, and every attempt to help only deepens their refusal. Old wounds from earlier visitors have taught them that intervention carries its own kind of violence. As the situation escalates, the captain is forced to confront a brutal dilemma: respect their choice and watch catastrophe unfold, or impose aid and become the very thing they fear. The Untouchable Adolescents is one of Harlan Ellison’s most direct and unsettling confrontations between intention and outcome. The story tightens relentlessly as good motives collide with memory, mistrust, and irreversible timing. There is no villain here—only decisions made too late, and the unbearable cost of being right when no one will listen. Harlan Ellison was already making waves in science fiction when this story appeared, publishing prolifically in magazines such as Galaxy Science Fiction, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and If. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Ellison produced hundreds of short stories, essays, and screenplays, including “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream,” “A Boy and His Dog,” and Dangerous Visions, the landmark anthology that reshaped the genre. The Untouchable Adolescents reflects Ellison at his most unflinching—stripping away optimism to examine what happens when help arrives too late to be trusted."

Harlan Ellison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Harlan Ellison

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