Audiobooks by William Tenn

"“Of All Possible Worlds” by William Tenn is a gripping mid-20th century science fiction novella that blends time travel, dystopian futures, and moral paradoxes. Set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly epidemic known as the Blight, the story follows Max Alben, a time-traveling operative sent back to 1976 to prevent a catastrophic missile launch. But as Alben navigates a fractured timeline and conflicting futures, he must weigh the cost of altering history against the fate of humanity. With sharp social commentary and deep ethical questions, Tenn’s story is a thought-provoking exploration of choice, responsibility, and the ripple effects of interference."

William Tenn (Author), Sasha Gorbasew (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 8

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories Vol. 8 Step into a time machine of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories Vol. 8 — a thrilling audio collection featuring over 32 hours of classic science fiction from the golden age of the genre: the 1890s through the 1960s. These mind-bending tales come from legendary authors who shaped the future before it arrived — 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, Lyn 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 fan or just discovering the genre, this anthology delivers thought-provoking adventures, speculative visions, and timeless storytelling that defined an era. Relive the past. Imagine the future. Own a piece of sci-fi history."

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, Lyn 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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Project Hush

"Discover the hilariously prophetic sci-fi masterpiece 'Project Hush' by William Tenn in this captivating new audiobook. Join the U.S. Army's top-secret mission to construct a military base on the Moon—where meticulous plans meet cosmic chaos. Tenn's razor-sharp satire of military bureaucracy feels eerily relevant today as harried Colonel 'Hard-Head' Harrison faces impossible deadlines, bewildered scientists, and the absurdity of applying earthbound logic to lunar challenges. Narrated with perfect comic timing, this audiobook brings to life Tenn's brilliant blend of humor and insight into human folly. Originally published in 1954, 'Project Hush' remains a timeless commentary on organizational dysfunction and humanity's eternal struggle with the unknown. Listen now and experience one of science fiction's most delightful short stories as you've never heard it before."

William Tenn (Author), Sasha Gorbasew (Narrator)

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Ricardo's Virus

"Delve into the twisted brilliance of 'Ricardo's Virus,' William Tenn's captivating sci-fi tale where scientific curiosity meets unforeseen consequences. When an ambitious researcher unleashes a pathogen with mind-altering capabilities, humanity faces an evolutionary crisis that challenges the very definition of progress. Tenn's razor-sharp satire and prophetic vision shine in this thought-provoking story that explores the ethical boundaries of manipulation and the unpredictable nature of biological tampering. Perfect for fans of classic science fiction, medical thrillers, and anyone fascinated by the darker possibilities of human ingenuity. Experience why William Tenn remains a master of intellectually stimulating sci-fi that feels eerily relevant decades after publication."

William Tenn (Author), Saethon Williams (Narrator)

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Venus is a Man's World

"Discover William Tenn's brilliantly satirical science fiction classic 'Venus Is a Man's World,' where gender roles are hilariously reversed. In this thought-provoking tale, Earth's male population has been decimated by war, creating a society where men are rare, pampered commodities and women hold all positions of power. When young Elspeth Marriner travels to Venus—a planet colonized exclusively by men fleeing female domination—she experiences culture shock of cosmic proportions. Tenn's biting wit and social commentary shine in this prescient exploration of gender politics that remains surprisingly relevant decades after its 1951 publication. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction that challenges societal norms while delivering sharp humor and unforgettable characters."

William Tenn (Author), Sasha Gorbasew (Narrator)

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William Tenn: THE MEN IN THE WALLS: Humans living like vermin

"There are giant, technologically superior aliens who have conquered Earth. People live like vermin in holes in the insulation material of the walls of the homes the monsters have built, sneaking out to steal food and other items from the aliens. A complex social and religious order has evolved, with women preserving knowledge and working as healers, while men serve as warriors and thieves. For the aliens, men and women are just a nuisance, neither civilized nor intelligent, and are generally regarded as vermin to be exterminated. This story begins 'Mankind consisted of 128 people. The sheer population pressure of so vast a horde had long ago filled over a dozen burrows.' "

William Tenn (Author), Philip Chenevert (Narrator)

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William Tenn: Venus Is A Man's World: Actually, there wouldn't be too much difference if women took

"Earth is ruled by women. In fact it was worse than that! Only women could be Earth Citizens these days ever since the Male Desuffrage Act. Men must 'belong' to a woman to have a say in anything and have become weak and somewhat silly. William Tenn tells a delightful story here of the future where women indeed rule earth, but an entire shipload of women are on a space ship going to Venus looking for husbands because they have heard that real men are there and this idea excites them. A young boy (who 'belong' to his older sister) is among them and tells this story of the sex drive gone wrong. Or right according to some sources."

William Tenn (Author), Philip Chenevert (Narrator)

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William Tenn: Of All Possible Worlds: Changing the world is simple; the trick is to do it before you

"'If his great-grandfather had not volunteered for the earliest time-travel experiments way back in the nineteen-seventies, back even before the Blight, it would never have been discovered that he and his seed possessed a great deal of immunity to extra-temporal blackout. And if that had not been discovered, the ruling powers of Earth, more than a century later, would never have plucked Max Alben out of an obscure civil-service job as a relief guard at the North American Chicken Reservation to his present heroic and remunerative eminence. He would still be patrolling the barbed wire that surrounded the three white leghorn hens and two roosters—about one-sixth of the known livestock wealth of the Western Hemisphere—thoroughly content with the half-pail of dried apricots he received each and every payday.' And so the story tells of when the Blight had killed off almost all of earth's edible food stuffs and humans the world over struggled to get one meal a day. . But the immensely wealthy food monopolies now had banded together to use a time machine that would fix the problem. Or maybe it might not. Listen to this imaginative story told by a master."

William Tenn (Author), Philip Chenevert (Narrator)

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2 Odd SciFi Stories by William Tenn: William Tenn's wild imagination is highlighted in these two odd

"What would happen is men's and women's roles were swapped in future culture? If women naturally were assumed to be in leadership roles and basically in charge of everything while men .... well men, poor things, would just do what they could with the limited gifts they had. The first story, Venus is a Man's World, explores this intriguing thought. His second story is just as off beat and involves using time travel to 'fix' a terrible world situation. But one worlds idea of 'fixing' may be completely opposite from another. and what happens then? Listen and find out."

William Tenn (Author), Phil Chenevert (Narrator)

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3 Science Fiction Stories

William Tenn (Author), Phil Chenevert (Narrator)

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X MINUS ONE: SEASON TWO

"The best Science Fiction stories to come from such authors as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Poul Anderson. Originally a spinoff from the NBC radio show DIMENSION X, X MINUS ONE continued the tradition of outstanding writing, acting, and direction for three seasons from 1955 to 1958 on NBC radio. X MINUS ONE, VOLUME ONE contains all 42 half-hour episodes from the original radio broadcasts of the 1956 season, digitally remastered and commercial free."

Clifford D. Simak, Ernest Kinoy, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, George Lefferts, Isaac Asimov, J.T. Mcintosh, James Blish, L. Sprague De Camp, Philip K. Kick, Poul Anderson, Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein, Robert Block, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Theodore Sturgeon, Thomas Godwin, William Tenn (Author), Alan Hewitt, Bob Hastings, Donald Buka, Hetty Galen, Jack Grimes, Jim Boles, Joe De Santis, Joyce Gordon, Larry Robinson, Luis Van Rooten, Mandel Kramer, Nat Polen, Norman Rose, Peter Capell, Peter Fernandez, Raymond Edward Johnson, Roger Dekoven, Ruby Dee, Sam Gray, Santos Ortega, Ted Osborne And William Keene (Narrator)

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X MINUS ONE: SEASON THREE

"The best Science Fiction stories to come from such authors as Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and Poul Anderson. Originally a spinoff from the NBC radio show DIMENSION X, X MINUS ONE continued the tradition of outstanding writing, acting, and direction for three seasons from 1955 to 1958 on NBC radio. X MINUS ONE, VOLUME ONE contains all 39 half-hour episodes from the original radio broadcasts of the 1957-58 season, digitally remastered and commercial free."

Clifford D. Simak, Ernest Kinoy, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, George Lefferts, Isaac Asimov, J.T. Mcintosh, James Blish, L. Sprague De Camp, Philip K. Kick, Poul Anderson, Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein, Robert Block, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Theodore Sturgeon, Thomas Godwin, William Tenn (Author), Alexander Scourby, Alistair Duncan, Arnold Moss, Arthur Anderson, Bob Hastings, Court Benson, Donald Buka, Edgar Stehli, Frank Maxwell, Frank Milano, John Gibson, Luis Van Rooten, Norman Rose, Roger Dekoven, Santos Ortega, Star Bright, Ted Osborne And William Keene (Narrator)

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