At the advent of the modern space age an enterprising company has set up a mining endeavor on an out-world. After initial success, Earth’s government attempts to shut down and take over the operation. ...
Decrypting a 500 year-old document from a distant planet is like looking for a needle in a haystack. You can see some of the themes from Dune in their infancy here. ...
Mercury is a lush, hot world. Mel Grey and a group of pioneers and prisoners are working hard to make the planet habitable for man kind. But there are those who would have the world all for themselves. Romance and adventure await Mel Grey on this savage planet! ...
Keith Laumer was well-known for his science fiction action and adventure stories. «It Could Be Anything» shows us a different side of his talent. In this original, thought-provoking story he explores and redefines the meaning of meaning. ...
Take two parts of Beelzebub, two of Israfel, one of Monte Cristo, one of Cyrano, mix violently, season with mystery and you have Mr. Solon Aquila. He is tall, gaunt, sprightly in manner, bitter in expression, and when he laughs his dark eyes turn into wounds. His occupation is unknown. He is wealthy without visible means of support. He is seen everywhere and understood nowhere. ...
Edgar Pangborn's science fiction classic. «The ship itself occasioned some excitement, but back there at the tattered end of the century, what was one visiting spaceship more or less?» ...