Audiobooks by Ron Cocking

Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 365: Strange Signals, Impossible Loops and Discoveries Best Left Buried

"Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 365 brings together five unforgettable stories from the daring era when science fiction magazines pushed imagination into darker territory. These tales move from deep space warnings to strange discoveries hidden far from civilization. Scientists, explorers, and ordinary people stumble into situations that quickly spiral beyond control. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a struggle to understand forces far older, stranger, or more dangerous than expected. Classic science fiction thrived on bold ideas and unsettling possibilities. The writers in this collection knew how to take a single extraordinary concept and drive it toward a shocking conclusion. The tension builds quickly. The danger grows quietly. By the end, nothing feels quite as safe as it did before. From eerie encounters to impossible circumstances that challenge logic itself, this collection captures the sense of wonder and unease that made vintage science fiction so unforgettable. If you enjoy classic sci-fi filled with strange discoveries and unexpected turns, this volume delivers five more journeys into the mysterious imagination of the genre’s early masters. Lost Sci-Fi Books 361 thru 365 - The Ultimate Paradox by Thorp McClusky - Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking - Consignment by Alan E. Nourse - The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon"

Alan E. Nourse, Don Mark Lemon, H.P. Lovecraft, Ron Cocking, Thorp McClusky (Author), Scott Miller (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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Warning From the Stars

"Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking - Don't believe in flying saucers? Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last.... Warning From the Stars It was a beautifully machined container, shaped like a two pound chocolate candy box, the color and texture of lead. The cover fitted so accurately that it was difficult to see where it met the lip on the base. Yet when Forster lifted the container from the desk in the security guards' office, he almost hit himself in the face with it, so light was it. He read the words clumsily etched by hand into the top surface with some sharp instrument: TO BE OPENED ONLY BY: Dr. Richard Forster, Assistant Director, Air Force Special Research Center, Petersport, Md. CAUTION: Open not later than 24 hours after receipt. DO NOT OPEN in atmosphere less than equivalent of 65,000 feet above M.S.L. He turned the container over and over. It bore no other markings—no express label or stamps, no file or reference number, no return address. It was superbly machined, he saw. Tentatively he pulled at the container cover, it was as firm as if it had been welded on. But then, if the cover had been closed in the thin atmosphere of 65,000 feet, it would be held on by the terrific pressure of a column of air twelve miles high. Forster looked up at the burly guard. 'Who left this here?' 'Your guess is as good as mine, sir.' The man's voice was as close to insolence as the difference in status would allow, and Forster bristled."

Ron Cocking (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7: More Than 31 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"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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Vintage Sci-Fi 16 - 22 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, Harlan Ellison, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Harry Harrison and more: Chronicles of Tomorrow: Voices That Shaped Science Fiction

"Vintage Sci-Fi 16 - 22 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K. Dick, Isaac Asimov, Harlan Ellison, Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Harry Harrison and more  - Quarantined Species by J. F. Bone - Yellow Streak Hero by Harlan Ellison - The Space Beasts by Clifford D. Simak - Finis by Frank Lillie Pollock - S as in Zebatinsky by Isaac Asimov - In The Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth Sterling - Spawn of Inferno by Hugh B. Cave - The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury - The Seven Temporary Moons by Murray Leinster - Office Call by Charles E. Fritch - The Man Who Did Things Twice by Don Mark Lemon - The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark Lemon - Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison - The Robots Strike by Harry Harrison - Gunnison’s Bonanza by Dick Purcell - At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke - Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking - Consignment by Alan E. Nourse - James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick"

Alan E. Nourse, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles E. Fritch, Clifford D. Simak, Dick Purcell, Don Mark Lemon, Frank Lillie Pollock, H.P. Lovecraft, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Hugh B. Cave, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Kenneth Sterling, Murray Leinster, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Ron Cocking (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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