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Twenty-four of the greatest science fiction stories of all time in this fourth sci-fi short story collection, including works by Jerry Dunham, Emmett Dowell, James Causey, Gordon Randall Garrett, James A. Cox, Phyllis Sterling Smith, Richard A. Sternbach, Robert Sheckley, E. G. Von Wald, Keith Laumer, Jerome Bixby, Frederik Pohl, Roger Dee, Arnold Marmore, James H. Schmitz, Lester del Rey, Cordwainer Smith, Ray Bradbury, and Philip K. Dick.

Join Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain as he navigates the complex universe of intergalactic diplomacy. With sealed orders in hand, he faces off against the Aga Kaga, who seeks peace but has their sights set on everything in sight. Explore the curious case of a distant community college overshadowed by an influx of exchange students, and unravel the challenges of a workers rebellion that threatens to drain the brains of an entire colony. From the etiquette of diplomacy hiding treachery in The Madman From Earth to the unexpected company on a mission to investigate an encroaching empire in The ...

The 5th volume of Great Sci-Fi Stories includes stories by Lester Del Ray, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison, and others.

From the ruins of Stonehenge to the starships of Vallon he sought the secret of a trace of memory. When the man named Legion signed on as a soldier of fortune, he did not expect to end up as the master of a private island, nor to cower in ancient druid pits, nor fight for his life in the great hall of Okk-Hamiloth on a planet galaxies away.

Sci-Fi Shorts is a collection of classic science fiction stories from the golden age of space stories. This group of five unabridged short stories by various authors covers such adventures as crazy scientists stealing souls, time traveling miners, trouble behind enemy lines, gambling for the future of a world, and gateways through space.

In Worlds of the Imperium, Brion Bayards life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon an alternate reality where history diverged from our own. His abduction leads him to shocking truths about a world filled with doppelgängers of notorious figures, including a tyrant bearing his own name. Tasked with an audacious mission to infiltrate the enemy stronghold, Brion must don the guise of his malevolent double, assassinate him, and assume his identity to restore order. Yet, after encountering his mirror-image counterpart, Brion grapples with the moral dilemma of killing a man who shares ...

Nine classic science fiction stories.

In a desperate search for a way to Miami, Legion finds himself homeless and hungry until he encounters Foster. Foster enlists Legions help to confront the enigmatic light-beings known as Hunters, who have been relentlessly pursuing him, and to recover his fragmented memories. Armed with a centuries-old journal filled with cryptic entries, Foster holds the key to unraveling his true identity. Their thrilling journey takes them from the ancient stones of Stonehenge to alien spacecraft, distant planets, and extraordinary methods of navigating the complexities of age and memory. - Summary by Nick ...

Dive into a captivating science fiction tale by the renowned Keith Laumer. Follow the journey of a young man who leaves his quiet rural town, driven by curiosity about the world beyond. What lies just beyond the next hill? What does a bustling city truly look like? Is there really an ocean? With only the accounts of others to guide him, he confidently boards the local train. However, upon awakening, he discovers himself alone in an abandoned train with no engine in sight, and the tracks abruptly end in a grain field. What is happening? Is this a strange new reality, or are our perceptions ...

Dive into two captivating tales featuring the wonderfully unconventional Terrestrial Diplomat, Retief. Known for his disregard of protocol, Retiefs cleverness and strength often turn chaotic situations into triumphs, even as his fellow diplomats flounder. Enjoy his sardonic wit and sharp perspective on intergalactic negotiations in these delightful stories.

In a race against time, Earth faces annihilation from a relentless alien plague. The planets last hope lies in the fabled Omega Colony, hidden somewhere in the cosmos. As Lieutenant Commander Greylorn leads the mission to uncover Omegas location, every choice he makes could determine the fate of humanity during its first encounter with an alien civilization. Will he rise to the challenge, or will the weight of the universe be too much to bear? (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Join us for an engaging journey through three captivating tales by the brilliant Keith Laumer, a master of early 1960s Science Fiction. In this collection, youll encounter A Bad Day for Vermin, The King of the City, and Doorstep. These stories, originally featured in popular Science Fiction magazines of the era, showcase a vivid array of aliens‚Aîsome grotesque, others mesmerizing‚Aîand offer a poignant glimpse into a future marked by the collapse of the US government. I wont give away any spoilers, but prepare for an imaginative adventure that is sure to entertain and provoke thought. (...