Audiobooks by Robert Moore Williams

Thompson’s Cat

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The weird, invisible insect depopulated an entire planet. Now it was felling Thompson’s crew as his ship hurtled toward the sun ... certain death for all, including the disease carrier. Forgotten in the panic was Buster, Thompson’s wise cat."

Robert Moore Williams (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Be It Ever Thus

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Men have fought and died for life and liberty since the beginning of time, and they will continue the fight until time finally comes to an end. Here is a thoroughly readable story about just such a situation—a story which could well be a forecast of the chilling future of your children and ours."

Robert Moore Williams (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Thompson's Cat: When Exploration Turns Deadly

"Exploration is supposed to expand humanity’s reach, not expose its fragility. When a seasoned crew surveys a silent alien world, they expect mystery, not menace. The cities are empty, the past erased, and the cause unknown. What follows is not a battle against monsters or machines, but against something far more insidious—something invisible, patient, and lethal. As fear tightens its grip, every assumption about safety, immunity, and control begins to unravel. Thompson’s Cat is a tense, steadily escalating science fiction thriller that builds dread through atmosphere and consequence rather than spectacle. The danger is subtle, the stakes enormous, and the moral choices devastatingly clear. As the crew struggles to understand what they’re facing, the story becomes a meditation on responsibility, leadership, and the price of protecting civilization from itself. Every moment pushes toward an unavoidable question: how far should one go to prevent catastrophe? Robert Moore Williams was known for blending scientific curiosity with sharp narrative momentum. His stories often explored the unintended consequences of exploration and progress, grounding cosmic threats in human decision-making. In Thompson’s Cat, Williams delivers one of his most efficient and unsettling tales, pairing classic space exploration with a chilling reminder that survival may depend on noticing what others overlook."

Robert Moore Williams (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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Vintage Sci-Fi 24 - 22 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip José Farmer, Lester Del Rey, Robert Bloch, Frederik Pohl, Michael Shaara and more: Alien Visitors, Deadly Missions, And Strange Experiments From The Golden Age Of Vintage Science Fiction

"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: Alien Visitors, Martian Adventures, And Strange Discoveries From 1950s Science Fiction

"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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The Next Time We Die: Mars Is Only A Beginning

"On a remote desert world, two stranded explorers lie trapped in a shallow hollow of sand while unseen enemies circle them with weapons scavenged from a forgotten civilization. Their only shelter is a depression in the dunes, their only advantage a heavy rifle and a stubborn refusal to surrender. Every decision must be made under a sky so clear it feels merciless. When the shooting starts, survival becomes immediate and brutal, measured in seconds and inches. Yet even in the middle of blood and sand, something larger rises in their words—a belief that this fight is only one moment in a much longer journey. Robert Moore Williams does not write this as a grand campaign or a sweeping epic. He narrows the frame to two people, wounded and exhausted, who argue about history, evolution, and whether any defeat is truly permanent. The desert tribes they face once built cities and lost them. Civilizations have risen here and fallen back into dust. But the human drive to return, to try again, to correct a mistake next time—that may be the most dangerous force of all. When the final trap springs, what remains is not despair but a vow. Press play and decide whether the promise they make can ever be broken. Robert Moore Williams published prolifically in the science fiction magazines of the 1940s and 1950s, including Planet Stories, Amazing Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories. He wrote planetary adventures such as Jongor of Lost Land and a long run of novels and short fiction that blended action with speculative ideas about evolution and destiny. His work often placed ordinary men and women in harsh off-world environments where conviction mattered as much as weapons. The Next Time We Die carries that signature intensity—lean, direct, and driven by characters who refuse to concede the future."

Robert Moore Williams (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Sinister Paradise

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. It was like a mirage in reverse, this strange island off the California coast. It couldn't always be seen, but it was always there in Time."

Robert Moore Williams (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (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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The Incredible Slingshot Bombs

"In The Incredible Slingshot Bombs, Robert Moore Williams delivers a suspenseful and darkly imaginative tale from the Golden Age of science fiction. Set in a rural town during the 1940s, the story follows Tommy Sonofagun—a simple, wide-eyed boy who unknowingly wields a weapon of unfathomable power: radioactive pellets flung from a slingshot. When a string of explosions rocks the countryside, suspicion grows, and fear spreads faster than facts. As newspaper editor Ben Hopper and relief worker Ellen Briscoe race to uncover the truth, they find themselves pitted against an angry mob, a panicked sheriff, and the terrifying possibility that Tommy has stumbled upon the secrets of time-warped atomic technology. What begins as an odd mystery spirals into a harrowing chase that uncovers a hidden weapons facility—and the tragic cost of fear and misunderstanding in the face of futuristic power. This story is part pulp thriller, part cautionary tale about science, innocence, and public hysteria, capturing the eerie tension of wartime America with uncanny prescience."

Robert Moore Williams (Author), Jason Mann (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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Vintage Sci-Fi 18 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Jack London, H. G. Wells, H. P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison and many more: Classic Sci-Fi Legends Brought to Life

"Vintage Sci-Fi 18 - 21 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Isaac Asimov, Jack London, H. G. Wells, H. P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison and many more - Goliah by Jack London - Project Hush by William Tenn - Homesick by Lynn Venable - The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams - The Elf-Trap by Francis Stevens - The Eel by Miriam Allen DeFord - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - A Moth by H. G. Wells  - Trainee For Mars by Harry Harrison - The Goggles of Dr. Dragonet by Fritz Leiber - Parking Unlimited by Noel Loomis - Momentum by Charles Dye - Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - Cool Air by H. P. Lovecraft - Beyond Annihilation by Henry Kuttner - 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"

Alfred Bester, Charles Dye, Clark Ashton Smith, Donald A. Wollheim, Francis Stevens, Fritz Leiber, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Harry Harrison, Henry Kuttner, Isaac Asimov, Jack London, Lynn Venable, Michael Shaara, Miriam Allen DeFord, Noel Loomis, Randall Garrett, Robert Moore Williams, Robert Sheckley, William Tenn, Zenna Henderson (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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