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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 - 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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"Vintage Sci-Fi 24 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip José Farmer, Lester Del Rey, Robert Bloch, Frederik Pohl, Michael Shaara and more - The Shambler From the Stars by Robert Bloch - The Cold Equations by Tom Godwin - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl - Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - Death Walks on Mars by Alan J. Ramm - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - They Reached for the Moon by William Oberfield - Last Resort by Stephen Bartholomew - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - The Invader by Alfred Coppel - Some Like it Cold by Dave Dryfoos - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Thompson's Cat by Robert Moore Williams - The Big Tick by Ross Rocklynne - Peacemaker by Alan E. Nourse - The Age of Kindness by Arthur Sellings - Zeritsky's Law by Ann Griffith - Up For Renewal by Lucius Daniel - Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara"
Alan E. Nourse, Alan J. Ramm, Alfred Coppel, Ann Griffith, Arthur Sellings, Dave Dryfoos, Frank Belknap Long, Frank M. Robinson, Frederik Pohl, Joe Gibson, Lester Del Rey, Lucius Daniel, Michael Shaara, Philip José Farmer, Robert Bloch, Robert Moore Williams, Ross Rocklynne, Stephen Bartholomew, Stephen Marlowe, Tom Godwin, William Oberfield (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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"1950s Science Fiction 13 - 27 Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1950s - Martian Homecoming by Frank Belknap Long - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - The Wounded by Philip José Farmer - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - They Reached for the Moon by William Oberfield - Death Walks on Mars by Alan J. Ramm - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - Keepers of the House by Lester Del Rey - The Invader by Alfred Coppel - Some Like it Cold by Dave Dryfoos - The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson - Thompson's Cat by Robert Moore Williams - The Big Tick by Ross Rocklynne - Peacemaker by Alan E. Nourse - The Age of Kindness by Arthur Sellings - Zeritsky's Law by Ann Griffith - Up For Renewal by Lucius Daniel - Citizen Jell by Michael Shaara - Wainer by Michael Shaara - Seller of the Sky by Dave Dryfoos - Final Exam by Sam Merwin Jr. - Welcome to Paradise by Allyn Donnelson - Death Wish by Robert Sheckley - The Man Who Knew Everything by Randall Garrett - Quixote and the Windmill by Poul Anderson - Patch by William Shedenhelm - Strange Exodus by Robert Abernathy"
Alan E. Nourse, Alan J. Ramm, Alfred Coppel, Allyn Donnelson, Ann Griffith, Arthur Sellings, Dave Dryfoos, Frank Belknap Long, Frank M. Robinson, Joe Gibson, Lester Del Rey, Lucius Daniel, Michael Shaara, Philip José Farmer, Poul Anderson, Randall Garrett, Robert Abernathy, Robert Moore Williams, Robert Sheckley, Ross Rocklynne, Sam Merwin Jr., Stephen Marlowe, William Oberfield, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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"1950s Science Fiction 12 is a powerhouse collection of 23 classic short stories from the golden age of sci-fi. Journey through first contacts, time paradoxes, alien invasions, ethical dilemmas, and cosmic wonder in tales by Arthur C. Clarke, Fritz Leiber, Robert Silverberg, Frederik Pohl, and more. From chilling inevitability to dark satire and hard science, these unforgettable stories capture the imagination, anxiety, and boundless creativity that defined 1950s science fiction at its best—when bold ideas, sharp twists, and thought-provoking speculation ruled the future. - The First Spaceman by Gene L. Henderson - The Old Timer by Richard R. Smith - Later Than You Think by Fritz Leiber - Guaranteed—Forever! by Frank M. Robinson - The Day the Monsters Broke Loose by Robert Silverberg - The Incredible Aliens by William Bender Jr. - Poor Little Warrior! by Brian W. Aldiss - Process by A. E. van Vogt - The Man Who Was Pale by Jack Sharkey - The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison - Shandy by Ron Goulart - No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln - The Monsters Came by Night by Robert Silverberg - What's He Doing in There by Fritz Leiber - 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 - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - First Landing by Roger D. Aycock - The Cold Equations by Tom Godwin - The Tunnel Under the World by Frederik Pohl"
A. E. van Vogt, Arthur C. Clarke, Brian W. Aldiss, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Frank M. Robinson, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Gene L. Henderson, Harry Harrison, Jack Sharkey, Michael Shaara, Morton Klass, Richard R. Smith, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Tom Godwin, Victoria Lincoln, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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"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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"Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures delivers nineteen unforgettable journeys across the solar system and beyond, where daring explorers, ingenious scientists, and ordinary people confront the limitless possibilities—and dangers—of life among the stars. Packed with adventure, mystery, and bold imagination, these timeless stories showcase why classic science fiction continues to inspire generations of readers. Inside you’ll discover remarkable tales from legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, Tom Godwin, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Russ Winterbotham, Manly Wade Wellman, Roger D. Aycock, and Ron Goulart. Every story presents a fresh challenge, whether it’s surviving the unforgiving realities of space, uncovering alien mysteries, or pushing beyond the limits of human exploration. Visit the blazing skies of Icarus, the mysterious worlds of Venus and Mercury, lonely asteroids, distant colonies, and the farthest reaches of deep space. Join fearless navigators, brilliant inventors, ambitious pioneers, and unlikely heroes as they confront impossible odds, make astonishing discoveries, and face decisions that will shape the future of humanity. Along the way you’ll encounter unforgettable adventures, cosmic puzzles, daring rescues, and some of the most powerful endings ever written in classic science fiction. These stories combine scientific imagination with compelling characters and timeless storytelling, capturing the optimism, wonder, and excitement that defined the Golden Age of sci-fi while remaining every bit as entertaining today. If you love vintage science fiction filled with space exploration, unforgettable adventures, alien worlds, and thought-provoking ideas, Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures is another outstanding collection that belongs in every classic sci-fi library."
Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Gene L. Henderson, Manly Wade Wellman, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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"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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Conquest Over Time: A Contract Written in Constellations
"Conquest Over Time follows Pat Travis, a veteran Contact Man whose legendary reputation has begun to fade just when he needs it most. Racing to reach the newly opened planet Mert, Travis arrives first — only to discover he has landed on the worst possible day according to the planet’s strict astrological laws. From that moment forward, everything spirals into chaos. The streets are deserted, his welcome is hostile, and a strange chain of events sends him hurtling into the criminal underworld beneath the city. Surrounded by danger, superstition, and an unfamiliar culture, Travis must navigate a society that believes every moment of life is predetermined by the stars. But Travis, battered but unbroken, refuses to be defeated by fate. Shaara builds a world filled with tension, cultural complexity, and sly humor. The deeper Travis goes, the more he discovers about this strange planet — including the startling brilliance of a young sewer-dweller who may change everything. His journey becomes part survival, part diplomacy, and part race against cosmic superstition, all leading to a clever and satisfying resolution. Michael Shaara (1928–1988) wrote science fiction throughout the 1950s and 60s before becoming world-famous for The Killer Angels, which won the Pulitzer Prize. Before that breakout success, he published dozens of imaginative, twist-driven sci-fi tales in the leading magazines of the era. His early work often blended suspense, philosophical reflection, and wry human observation — qualities already visible in Conquest Over Time. Shaara brought depth, pacing, and a storyteller’s instinct to every genre he touched. His legacy today spans classic literature, military fiction, and the golden age of science fiction."
Michael Shaara (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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Lost Sci-Fi Books 226 thru 230: Five Classic Journeys Through Wonder, Fear, and Imagination
"Lost Sci-Fi Books 226 thru 230 gathers an extraordinary range of vintage science-fiction—from cosmic dread to patriotic devotion, sly humor to tragic heroism. In Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara, Contact Man Pat Travis lands on the astrologer-ruled world of Mert during an eclipse that marks him as an omen of disaster. Trapped among the “unfortunates” condemned by their birth-charts, he must turn superstition into strategy before rival companies steal the contract he needs. The Nameless City by H. P. Lovecraft pulls an explorer into a forgotten desert ruin older than humanity. Beneath the sands lies a presence waiting centuries in the dark. Some truths sleep lightly… and some awaken hungry. Two Weeks in August by Frank M. Robinson begins as a harmless boast: Bill, too broke for vacation, claims he’s spending two weeks on Mars. But when office braggart McCleary returns with tickets, photos, souvenirs, and pink Martian sand, fantasy and reality collide in this clever Twilight-Zone-style tale. In I Bring Fresh Flowers by Robert F. Young, Rosemary Brooks—patriot, idealist, astronette—becomes the first woman to orbit Earth. When tragedy strikes during re-entry, the world mourns… then watches the seasons themselves change. Rain softens, flowers bloom, sunlight turns golden. Rosemary becomes part of the earth, the sky, every dawn. Savage Galahad by Bryce Walton tells of a massive Venusian swamp-lord who senses the terrified thoughts of a lost human woman. Awakened to beauty for the first time, he protects her from the horrors of his world—until a final battle with the monstrous Torrg seals their destinies. Five worlds. Five destinies. One essential volume of classic sci-fi brilliance."
Bryce Walton, Frank M. Robinson, H.P. Lovecraft, Michael Shaara, Robert F. Young (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)
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The Holes: A Planet Full of Secrets
"The Holes begins with a simple landing on a quiet, sandy world where nothing should be alive—and nothing should be waiting. But when Mapping Command veteran Frank Royal and his overeager partner McCabe investigate a perfectly round shaft plunging into darkness, they uncover something far stranger than geology. Every test fails, every assumption crumbles, and the holes begin to suggest a pattern no human mind wants to accept. As the men race across the planet, each discovery deepens their unease: bottomless shafts, increasing diameters, and signs the tunnels are fresh—recently carved and impossibly clean. For Royal, instinct takes over, and the truth he pieces together is more terrifying than any alien predator. What looks like intelligence may actually be something worse. By the end, survival becomes the only goal. Michael Shaara, long before winning the Pulitzer Prize for The Killer Angels, wrote bold and clever science-fiction stories that blended suspense, character chemistry, and unsettling speculation. His early work shows the sharp instincts of a writer fascinated by human decision-making under pressure. Shaara’s sci-fi often explored the thin line between bravery and foolishness, and how ordinary people react when the universe refuses to behave. Shaara’s remarkable range—from war epics to eerie planetary mysteries—continues to earn him admiration across genres. The Holes stands as a glimpse of the imagination that would later make him one of America’s most respected storytellers."
Michael Shaara (Author), Scott Miller (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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