Science fiction's most protean personality -- writer, editor, critic, publisher -- sets off an incomparable fireworks display in these tales of robots and humans, animals and aliens, ghosts and gods, science and the supernatural!
It seemed Earth was a rich and undefended planet in a warring, hating galaxy. Things can be deceptive though; children playing can be quite rough--but that ain't war, friend!
Fear cut through the unconscious mind of Wilbur Hawkes. With almost physical violence, it tightened his throat and knifed at his heart. It darted into his numbed brain, screaming at him. He was a soft egg in a vast globe of elastic gelatine. Two creatures swam menacingly through the resisting globe toward him. The gelatine fought against them, but they came on. One was near, and made a mystic pass. He screamed at it, and the gelatine grew stronger, throwing them back and away. Suddenly, the creatures drew back. A door opened, and they were gone. But he couldn't let them go. If they escaped....
Lester del Rey (1915 - 1993) was a renowned American Science Fiction writer in the Golden Age of Science Fiction. He was awarded several Awards for his work in this field, including the Skylark Award, the Balrog Special Award and the Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement in science fiction and/or fantasy. This volume contains six of his most compelling stories: - Dead Ringer - Let 'em Breathe Space - Pursuit - Victory - No Strings Attached - Police Your Planet
8 Science Fiction Classics by Lester Del Rey - Badge of Infamy Dead Ringer Let 'Em Breathe Space No Strings Attached Police Your Planet Pursuit The Sky Is Falling Victory
Bruce Gordon was an ex-fighter, ex-gambler, ex-cop, ex-reporter, and now he was an ex-patriot of Earth. Security shipped him to Mars with a knife, 100 credits, and a yellow card that meant no return. An SF novel that would appeal to Mickey Spillane fans, Police Your Planet features lots of hands-on violence, assorted beatings, and blood. But this isn't just a crime novel put into space; this is a hard sf novel, and the terraforming of Mars, while not dwelt upon, is central to the story.
Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble—but in this case, the atmosphere was literally poisoned. Five months out from Earth, we were half-way to Saturn and three-quarters of the way to murder. At least, I was. I was sick of the feuding, the worries and the pettiness of the other nineteen aboard. My stomach heaved at the bad food, the eternal smell of people, and the constant sound of nagging and complaints. For ten lead pennies, I'd have gotten out into space and tried walking back to Earth. Sometimes I thought about doing it without the pennies.
Daniel Feldman was a doctor once. He made the mistake of saving a friend's life in violation of Medical Lobby rules. Now, he's a pariah, shunned by all, forbidden to touch another patient. But things are more loose on Mars. There, Doc Feldman is welcomed by the colonists, even as he's hunted by the authorities. But, when he discovers a Martian plague may soon wipe out humanity on two planets, Feldman finds himself a pivotal figure. War erupts. Earth is poised to wipe out the Mars colony utterly. A cure to the plague is the price of peace, and only Feldman can find it. Lester del Rey was an American science fiction author and editor. He is especially famous for juvenile novels, like those that comprise the Winston Science Fiction series, and for Del Rey Books, the fantasy and science fiction part of Ballantine Books, edited by Lester del Rey.
A classic science fiction story by Lester Del Rey. Eighteen men and two women in the closed world of a space ship for five months can only spell tension and trouble-but in this case, the atmosphere was literally poisoned.
Of all the cities on all the planets of the Solar System, Marsport was the most corrupt. So when one-time prize-fighter, cop, and reporter, Bruce Gordon ends up with a one way ticket to Mars, it was only natural that he would find himself walking a beat collecting graft like the rest of the force. Just trying to survive, he finds himself caught in the middle between two rival gangs as they battle for control of the planet.
Journalist Dane Phillips has spent a decade chasing a shocking truth: aliens live among us, able to regenerate from fatal wounds and impersonate humans perfectly. Repeatedly dismissed and ridiculed, Dane’s obsession grows desperate after discovering another alien masquerading as Milo Blanding, a recent accident victim. Determined to uncover the truth, Dane plans to exhume Blanding’s grave. However, his investigation is thwarted by a sinister conspiracy involving his own wife and psychiatrist. Trapped and facing mind-erasing "therapy," Dane's final act will reveal a terrifying truth about himself, pushing him to the brink of sanity...
The Anthology of Sci-Fi V31 is a collection of eight Sci-fi stories from one of the best writers of the past century, Lester Del Rey. Included are: Let'Em Breathe Space, The Sky Is Falling, Badge of Infamy, Dead Ringer, No Strings Attached, Police Your Planet, Pursuit, Victory. Lester del Rey was an American science fiction author and editor at Del Rey Books. He was awarded the E. E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction, Balrog Award and the 11th SFWA Grand Master.
Henry's life is unraveling: his wife, Maryl, is struggling with the grief of never having more children and the absence of their son, Jimmy, staying with his grandmother. Desperate, Henry resorts to a drastic measure, substituting Jimmy with a robot twin while the real boy recovers from an accident. Maryl’s acceptance of the fake Jimmy brings temporary relief, but as the lines between reality and illusion blur, Henry's decision spirals into a haunting exploration of love, deception, and the pursuit of happiness. What will become of a family built on such a fragile foundation?
The Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®s are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers who might otherwise be forgotten. Lester del Rey (1915–1993) is most remembered today as one of the namesakes of Del Rey Books—but in the Golden Age he was an accomplished writer who got his start alongside (and sold to the same markets as) a young Isaac Asimov. This volume assembles 9 classic del Rey tales—more than 500 pages of great reading! Included are: PURSUIT LET 'EM BREATHE SPACE NO STRINGS ATTACHED THE SKY IS FALLING DEAD RINGER VICTORY POLICE YOUR PLANET BADGE OF INFAMY NO HEAD FOR MY BIER If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 100 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more! (Sort by publication date to see the most recent releases.)
Humans have surgically, genetically, and chemically bio-engineered dogs and apes until they are sentient, then gone ahead and destroyed their society with another world war. The story is told from the point of view of Hungor Beowulf IV, a descendent of the first sentient dog-person. Hungor leads his people in a nomadic lifestyle at first, but finally finds one surviving human, Roger Stren, whose experiments have extended the lifespan of the dog-people to 50+ years -- and allowed him to survive the bioengineered plague which has wiped out humanity..
In a world where the privileged are granted immortality through cybernetics and secretive methods, Mark Saxon faces a career-ending failure. While appealing for more time to complete his research, he discovers evidence that the current World Custodian may have lived for centuries by transplanting his mind into new bodies. As Mark races against time to expose this truth, he uncovers the depth of the custodian's power and the horrifying reality of mental immortality. With his life at stake, Mark must decide if he can trust those who promise him the ultimate gift: a shared mind and eternal fellowship.
Karl Hahrhöffer wakes up soaked and disoriented in a storm, with no memory of how he got there. As he stumbles back to his old, decrepit home in Altdorf, he uncovers a series of strange and unsettling events. Villagers fear him, his house is in ruins, and his own reflection is foreign to him. With only snippets of memory and a mysterious diary to guide him, Karl pieces together a chilling truth: he was once a vampire, turned human again by a lightning cross. Now, he must confront his undead past to find peace.
The "Golden Age of Science Fiction" MEGAPACKTM ebook anthologies are designed to introduce readers to classic science fiction writers who might otherwise be forgotten. Lester del Rey -- one of the all-time greats of the science fiction world -- had been well on his way to becoming forgotten before Wildside Press began its reprint program of his classic short fiction. This second volume of his collected short stories includes 10 more great science fiction stories, representing some of his finest science fiction work. Of special note are the stories "Evenson" (his contribution to Harlan Ellison's "Dangerous Visions" anthology) and the novella version of "Nerves" from ASTOUNDING SCIENCE FICTION (later expanded to novel length). Included are: WIND BETWEEN THE WORLDS EARTHBOUND DARK MISSION EVENSONG THE STARS LOOK DOWN THE STILL WATERS THE ONE-EYED MAN HABIT NERVES SPAWNING GROUND If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the more than 170 other entries in the series, covering science fiction, modern authors, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!
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