Audiobooks by Jack Williamson

Jack Williamson (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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"Out in the asteroid belt, Thad Allen survives on grit, welding arcs, and the faint hope that one rich strike will change his life. When he intercepts a drifting Earth rocket called the Red Dragon, he expects salvage law, maybe a disabled crew, maybe a broken drive. Instead he finds dried blood, abandoned cabins, and a dog trembling at shadows no human eye can see. The ship carries treasure beyond calculation—ingots of rare metals, mountains of cut gems, and a crystal chest guarding a silent young woman who looks as if she might wake at any moment. But something else rode aboard from the outer worlds. Something invisible. Something that hunts by sound and scent, and has already reduced a full crew to stains on the deck. If Thad wants the salvage, he must search the ship, uncover what happened, and stand his ground in a locked room against a predator he cannot see. What follows is classic deep-space suspense: magnetic boots on steel decking, the hiss of air locks, the scrape of unseen claws in the dark. The tension builds in tight corridors where escape is impossible and sleep is a luxury no one can afford. The prize is immense, but so is the risk. When Thad makes his choice, he does it alone, far from Earth, with only a welding torch in his hand. Jack Williamson (1908–2006) was one of science fiction’s longest-working pioneers. He began publishing in the late 1920s in magazines such as Amazing Stories and Wonder Stories, later contributing regularly to Astounding Science Fiction. Over a career that spanned more than seven decades, he wrote landmark works including The Legion of Time, Darker Than You Think, and the influential “Legion of Space” series. “Salvage in Space” reflects the early pulp-era daring that helped define interplanetary adventure, combining frontier economics, cosmic mystery, and a very human gamble on love and luck."

Jack Williamson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 4 - 18 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Robert Bloch and more: Strange Signals, Alien Terrors, And Forgotten Masterpieces From Early Science Fiction

"1900 - 1939 Science Fiction 4 - 18 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories by H. P. Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Robert Bloch and more - The Night Wire by H. F. Arnold - Two Black Bottles by H. P. Lovecraft - The Broken Axiom by Alfred Bester - The Dream Snake by Robert E. Howard - The Abominations of Yondo by Clark Ashton Smith - The Mirrors of Tuzune Thune by Robert E. Howard - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - The Shambler From the Stars by Robert Bloch - World's End by Henry Kuttner - Helen O'Loy by Lester Del Rey - The Ultimate Problem by Victor Rousseau - The Hounds of Tindalos by Frank Belknap Long - Salvage in Space by Jack Williamson"

Alfred Bester, Clark Ashton Smith, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, H. F. Arnold, H.P. Lovecraft, Henry Kuttner, Jack Williamson, John W. Campbell, Lester Del Rey, Ray Cummings, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Victor Rousseau (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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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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Science Fiction Grand Masters 6: Legendary Writers, Unforgettable Stories, And The Greatest Voices In Vintage Science Fiction — A Powerful Collection Of Classic Tales From The Science Fiction Grand Masters Who Shaped The Golden Age Of Science Fiction

"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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The Doom from Planet 4

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A ray of fire, green, mysterious, stabs through the night to Dan on his ship. It leads him to an island of unearthly peril. Jack Williamson was awarded the Grand Master by the Science Fiction Fantasy Writers of America, he is a member of the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, and he received the Stoker Award and World fantasy awards for life time achievements. He is the author of the Legion of Space series."

Jack Williamson (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10: More Than 25 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Step into the golden age of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10. Featuring more than 25 hours of classic science fiction, this extraordinary collection brings together fifty unforgettable tales from the visionary authors who helped shape one of the world’s most beloved genres. Blast off on daring space missions, encounter mysterious alien civilizations, unravel cosmic mysteries and witness astonishing scientific discoveries. Every story offers a new adventure filled with imagination, suspense and unforgettable ideas that have stood the test of time. This anthology features legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Robert Silverberg, Fritz Leiber, Robert Bloch, Harry Harrison, H. P. Lovecraft and Mary Shelley, alongside many remarkable writers whose stories deserve to be rediscovered by a new generation of science fiction fans. Inside you’ll discover thrilling space adventures, strange creatures, unforgettable first-contact encounters, ingenious inventions, thought-provoking moral dilemmas and atmospheric tales that continue to captivate readers and listeners decades after they were first written. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of classic science fiction or exploring these timeless stories for the first time, each adventure stands on its own while together creating an unforgettable journey through vintage science fiction’s most imaginative era. Rediscover why these classics continue to inspire. Fifty stories. More than 25 hours of unforgettable adventures. Endless imagination awaits in 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 10."

A. E. van Vogt, A. H. Gibson, Alfred Bester, Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Beta McGavin, Brian W. Aldiss, Clark Ashton Smith, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Frank M. Robinson, Fritz Leiber, Gene L. Henderson, H. F. Arnold, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Jack Sharkey, Jack Williamson, James Blish, James S. Bell, John W. Campbell Jr., Manly Wade Wellman, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Richard R. Smith, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, Victoria Lincoln, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 23 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Arthur C. Clarke, Mary Shelley, Nelson S. Bond, Edward Page Mitchell,Fritz Leiber, Robert E. Howard and more: Adventures, Mysteries, and Imagination Beyond the Stars

"Vintage Sci-Fi 23 — Twenty-One Classic Science Fiction Short Stories Step back into the golden age of imagination — where explorers touched distant worlds, machines challenged humanity, and the impossible felt within reach. Vintage Sci-Fi 23 brings together twenty-one powerful tales from legendary voices who shaped the genre and inspired generations. This remarkable collection spans eerie mysteries, bold ideas, and breathtaking adventure. Travel across alien landscapes, witness strange experiments, and encounter forces far beyond human control. Discover pioneers such as Mary Shelley, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, and more — authors whose visions helped define what science fiction could be. These stories remind us why classic sci-fi endures: curiosity, danger, discovery, and the thrill of the unknown. - The Scientific Pioneer by Nelson S. Bond - The Mirrors of Tuzun Thune by Robert E. Howard - Transformation by Mary Shelley - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - The Horror in the Hold by Frank Belknap Long - The Man Without a Body by Edward Page Mitchell - What's He Doing in There by Fritz Leiber - Shadow World by Ray Cummings - The Other One by A. H. Gibson - The Meteor Girl by Jack Williamson - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke - The Last Weapon by Robert Sheckley - The Holes by Michael Shaara - Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara - The Curious Experience of Thomas Dunbar by Francis Stevens - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell Jr. - The Homesteader by James Blish - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Grip of Death by Robert Bloch - First Landing by Roger D. Aycock"

A. H. Gibson, Arthur C. Clarke, Edward Page Mitchell, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Francis Stevens, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Jack Williamson, James Blish, John W. Campbell, Jr., Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Cummings, Robert Bloch, Robert E. Howard, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Meteor Girl: A Meteor Opens a Door—and a Hero Steps Through

"The Meteor Girl is an early science fiction story by Jack Williamson, first published in 1931. It follows a young telegraph operator whose ordinary night shift is disrupted when a meteor crashes nearby — bringing with it something far stranger than stone. The encounter pulls him into a mystery that blends young love, cosmic possibility, and the unknown forces that move between worlds. Williamson uses simple, direct prose to create a sense of widening wonder as the familiar gives way to the extraordinary. The story reflects the optimism and curiosity of early pulp-era SF. Rather than grim speculation, it leans toward discovery — the idea that the universe is full of secrets waiting to be stumbled over by unsuspecting people with open eyes. Like many early Williamson pieces, it treats science not as abstraction but as an adventure through which ordinary lives are suddenly changed. Jack Williamson (1908–2006) was one of the longest-lived and most respected voices of American science fiction. Raised in rural New Mexico, he began selling stories to the pulps as a teenager and remained active well into the 21st century — his career spanning from the age of airships to the age of the internet. Williamson wrote across styles and decades, from space opera to thoughtful sociological SF, producing works like The Legion of Space, Darker Than You Think, and later the Hugo and Nebula-winning Terraforming Earth. He bridged generations of the genre, studying it formally and teaching it at Eastern New Mexico University while still publishing fiction. Williamson’s work helped move science fiction from pulp entertainment to a literature of ideas, and The Meteor Girl stands as an early glimpse of the imagination that would make him a pillar of the field."

Jack Williamson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Metal Man: Trapped Between Flesh and Steel

"The Metal Man by Jack Williamson delivers one of the most unforgettable descent-into-the-unknown narratives in early science fiction. When Professor Thomas Kelvin’s search for radium reveals far more than rare minerals, he finds himself trapped inside a hidden crater world where gravity behaves strangely, metallic transformations creep through living flesh, and luminous entities drift through a toxic green mist. What begins as a scientific mission becomes a desperate struggle for survival as Kelvin fights a force that neither science nor instinct can explain. Through his final manuscript—sent to a trusted friend just before his death—Kelvin recounts an ordeal that pushes him to the edge of terror, discovery, and sacrifice. The shifting sands, eerie crystal beings, and gravity-warping machines create a landscape as visually mesmerizing as it is dangerous. Williamson blends exploration, cosmic wonder, and creeping dread into an atmospheric tale that still sparks imagination nearly a century later. Jack Williamson (1908–2006) stands as one of the foundational voices of American science fiction. His early works helped define modern speculative storytelling, from cosmic adventure to psychological futurism. Over his seventy-five-year career, he published in the legendary Astounding Stories and influenced generations of writers with his inventive ideas, scientific insight, and visionary world-building. Williamson’s legacy includes classics such as The Legion of Space, Darker Than You Think, and groundbreaking essays and teaching that helped shape the field. A Grand Master of Science Fiction, Williamson brought a rare blend of wonder, intellect, and humanity to every story he wrote. The Metal Man remains one of his most atmospheric and unforgettable early achievements."

Jack Williamson (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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1940s Science Fiction 5 - 19 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s: From Bradbury to Bester, Knight to Leinster — A Decade of Wonders

"1940s Science Fiction 5 - 19 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s - Mr. Meek Plays Polo Chapter by Clifford D. Simak - Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams - Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - The Avenger by Damon Knight - Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - An Adventure of a Professional Corpse - The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor - Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury - The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells - The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham - Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz - The Star Beast by Damon Knight - The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton - Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham - The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson"

Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, Basil Wells, Bryce Walton, Clifford D. Simak, Damon Knight, Frank Belknap Long, Frederik Pohl, H. Bedford–Jones, Harold Lawlor, Jack Williamson, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Bradbury, Robert Moore Williams, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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