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McCauley is a secret agent of Tri Planetary Justice, the only law for almost 30 inhabited worlds. His assignment is to visit the asteroid world of Palas, a lump of rock floating through space with no apparent value. However, not all is as it seems on the underground world of Palas. A narcopeen drug trade flourishes among the con men and thieves that populate Palas.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

It's June 15, and Guy Burkhart wakes up screaming. It's not the first time he's woken up screaming. Nor is it the first June 15. Based on a story by Frederik Pohl, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on March 14, 1956.

Der mittlerweile schwerreiche Robinette Broadhead finanziert einen Forschungsflug in die Oortsche Wolke, um eine zuvor dort entdeckte Nahrungsmittelfabrik der Hitschi zu untersuchen. Wie bei Gateway handelt es sich um einen ausgehöhlten Asteroiden, angefüllt mit Hitschi-Technik.

Dive into this gripping tale by Frederik Pohl that delves into the realms of cybernetic robots and implanted personalities, challenging our perceptions of reality. What if that wall you see is not quite what it seems? Who are we beneath the surface? Meet Guy Burckhardt, who awakens from a nightmarish vision filled with explosions, fire, and choking gas. Was it merely a dream, or is there something more sinister at play? Unravel the mystery in this inventive and chilling narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. (summary by Phil Chenevert)

In the hauntingly atmospheric tale of Search the Sky, we follow Ross, a junior trader on the desolate Halseys Planet. Despite his promising career, he feels an overwhelming sense of despair as he witnesses the slow decay of his world—a once-thriving colony now fading into oblivion. The population dwindles day by day, yet apathy reigns among the inhabitants. The arrival of the first interstellar transport in three decades brings a chilling revelation the ship has visited six other colonies, all devoid of life. Where has humanity gone? As Ross grapples with this existential crisis, he is ...

In the gripping science fiction novel Wolfbane, set in the year 2203, a rogue planet has whisked Earth away from the Solar System, plunging it into the depths of interstellar space. This peculiar planet is home to enigmatic machines known as Pyramids. Meanwhile, the moon has been transformed by alien technology into a miniature sun, creating a peculiar orbit between the two celestial bodies. As the narrative unfolds, the moons rekindling—a crucial event that occurs every five years—is perilously close to being overdue, igniting fears among the inhabitants that it may never be ...

Search the Sky is a satirical science fiction novel set in the far future, at a time when humanity has long since colonized the stars. It begins on a planet called Halsey's, which is in a state of decline. When a Longliner generation ship arrives, having failed to make contact with at least six other colonised planets, Ross (the main protagonist in the story) is sent to investigate what is going on at the other colonies. He is given access to a faster than light spacecraft that can make each journey almost instantly.

In a world where one Company claims to insure against everything‚Aîexcept war‚Aîthe reality is far more complex. They assert control over all weapon sources and proudly declare their commitment to the happiness of humanity. From medical treatment to law enforcement, their reach extends globally. Claims Adjuster Wills was once a satisfied employee, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a mysterious woman and a man without legs. Suddenly, his choices carry the weight of the planets future. Originally published under the pseudonym Edson McCann, this captivating story won the...

Join Pohl on a whimsical journey into a future where the population of the United States has dwindled to a mere 10,000 souls. Yes, you read that right‚Aîthere was a war, and the clean bombs did their job, taking lives but leaving much of the world intact. Meet our unlikely trio of Knights‚Aînot particularly skilled, courageous, or bright, yet somehow theyve managed to survive. Now, they embark on an absurd quest in New York City, all in the name of Arthur. But heres the twist Arthur is a disembodied voice with no legs, no arms, and no body, yet he has plenty to say! Dive into this ...

A science fiction fantasy of a small town in America that has been taken over by robots. The book included annotations comparing the story to the current climate over AI in society.

"Como suele decirse aquí, en Casiopea 43-G, hay buenas y malas noticias. Las malas noticias: no hay nuevos puestos de trabajo para graduados en astrofísica y mecánica cuántica. Las buenas noticias: conseguí un empleo. Empecé ayer. Trabajo como instructor para una escuela de conducción." Así comienza relatandole el protagonista a su madre los acontecimientos de su vida actual.

No tan lejos en el futuro, tal vez en algún momento a principios del siglo XXI, varias razas de extraterrestres interestelares han hecho contacto con la Tierra por radio taquiónica y, en lugar de enviar naves estelares o construir agentes androides, han adaptado un recurso natural. para sus fines: los seres humanos. Y a la mayoría de la raza humana no le importa esto, porque los extraterrestres tienen mucho conocimiento que ofrecer a cambio.

El viejo Tighe conquistó el país. ¡Ahora, escuchen! Todo eso ya se lo he contado. No me importunen más con la misma historia una y otra vez. Ustedes ya recuerdan la Gran Marcha desde las arenas del Recodo de Pung hasta el Pentágono.