Научная фантастика
Различные книги в жанре Научная фантастикаAsgard's Secret: The Asgard Trilogy, Book One
They call it Asgard, the Home of the Gods. Beneath its artificial shell are at least three vast cave-systems, each one the size of an Earth-like world; and beneath those, possibly many more. No one knows how many layers there might be, and no one knows what secrets might be buried down at the «center»–if there is a center. At some time in the distant past, Asgard had suffered a terrible catastrophe. Now its outer layers are cold, its builders presumed dead. Explorers and exploiters from a hundred different worlds and races are scavenging among the ruins–but deep down, there might still be light, warmth, life…and perils unknown. Mike Rousseau was one of the first humans to come to Asgard, decades earlier. Now he's challenged by both friends and foes–and it's hard to tell them apart on this icebound planet. He might also be the one man who can solve the biggest puzzle in the galaxy…if only he can stay alive! The first novel in a thrilling trilogy of science fiction adventure and discovery.
Weirdbook #35
The 35th issue of WEIRDBOOK presents more stories in the Weird Tales tradition! Here are horror and dark fantasy stories set in this world – and beyond. Included this time are:<P> The Pullulations of the Tribe, by Adrian Cole<BR> The Dead of Night, by Christian Riley<BR> Mother of My Children, by Bruce L. Priddy<BR> The Man Who Murders Happiness, by John R. Fultz<BR> A Handful of Dust, by Tom English<BR> Revolution à l’Orange, by Paul Lubaczewski<BR> Fiends of the Southern Plains, by Patrick Tumblety<BR>The Pyrrhic Crusade, by Stanley B. Webb<BR> The Migration of Memories, by Charles Wilkinson<BR> Maquettes, by Paul St John Mackintosh <BR> In the Shadows, by J.S. Watts<BR> “The Spot,” by C.R. Langille<BR> Schism in the Sky, by Donald McCarthy<BR> To Roam the Universe, Forgotten and Free, by Janet Harriett<BR> Rejuvenate, by Lily Luchesi<BR> Vigil Night, by Lorenzo Crescentini<BR> Dead Clowns for Christmas, by L.J. Dopp<BR> The Tale and the Teller, by Darrell Schweitzer<P> Plus poetry by K.A. Opperman, Frederick J. Mayer, James Matthew Byers, and Jessica Amanda Salmonson
The Dust Destroyer: A Classic Science Fiction Novel
In cars, trains, buses and tube, the one topic of conversation was the black sky and mysterious disappearance of dust. It was remarkable, too, how incredibly well washed and neat everybody looked, from the grimiest labourer to the proprietress of a beauty salon. Dust was on the march, from skins, clothes, streets, buildings – everywhere. Even the slums, rotten with the accumulated dirt of years, were bright and resplendent, something for the train travelers to gaze upon in stunned wonder. This removal of dust seemed to be a boon to mankind – but it turned out to be a deadly scourge, and unless it was stopped millions of people would die!
The Gismo Trilogy MEGAPACK®: The Complete Young Adult Series
Keo Felker Lazarus (1913-1993) was an American writer remembered for her Young Adult novels, of which the «Gismo» series (comprised of The Gismo, The Gismonauts, and A Message from Monaal) was but a small part. She also wrote fantasy, historical, and western books and picture-books for younger readers, such as «The Billy Goat in the Chili Patch», «A Totem for Ti-Jacques», and «Rattlesnake Run.»<P> In «The Gismo,» Jerry Cole finds a mysterious device – which he calls a «gismo» for lack of a better term – that turns out to be of alien origin. It was lost by a spaceship, and the aliens’ leader, Monaal, needs it to communicate with his people. Will Jerry be able to return it, or will the adults prevent it…and ruin our first contact with Monaal’s people?<P> In «The Gismonauts,» the action jumps farther into the future, with Jerry Cole’s grandson, Chris, encountering an alien way station set up by Monaal and his people on the moon. Monaal is still studying Earth. Can Chris keep the aliens’ secret and prove humanity is ready to join the galactic Federation?<P> In «A Message from Monaal,» the aliens have a last test for humanity, and Chris may be the only one who can prove we are ready for galactic citizenship!<P> “The Gismo and its sequels are not well known beyond a generation of American kids who found them in their school classrooms and libraries. They were published for the educational market and were designed to be read by 4th to 8th grade readers in the 1970s and 1980s. (Am I dating myself if I admit to reading–and loving–The Gismo in school?) I don’t think any copies were sold commercially. That doesn't stop this whole series from being exciting, fun books which hold up exceptionally well to this day.” –John Gregory Betancourt
The Sandy Steele Mystery MEGAPACK®: 6 Young Adult Novels (Complete Series)
This volume collects the entire Sandy Steele mystery/adventure series. Included are:<P>1. BLACK TREASURE<BR> Sandy Steele and Quiz spend an action-filled summer in the oil fields of the Southwest. In their search for oil and uranium, they unmask a dangerous masquerader. <P>2. DANGER AT MORMON CROSSING<BR> On a hunting trip in the Lost River section of Idaho, Sandy and Mike ride the rapids, bag a mountain lion, and stumble onto the answer to a hundred-year-old mystery. <P>3. STORMY VOYAGE<BR> Sandy and Jerry James ship as deck hands on one of the “long boats” of the Great Lakes. They are plunged into a series of adventures and find themselves involved in a treacherous plot. <P>4. FIRE AT RED LAKE<BR> Sandy and his friends pitch in to fight a forest fire in Minnesota. Only they and Sandy’s uncle know that there is an unexploded A-bomb in the area to add to the danger. <P>5. SECRET MISSION TO ALASKA<BR> A pleasant Christmas trip turns into a startling adventure. Sandy and Jerry participate in a perilous dog-sled race, encounter a wounded bear, and are taken as hostages by a ruthless enemy. <P>6. TROUBLED WATERS<BR> When Sandy and Jerry mistakenly sail off in a stranger’s sloop instead of their own, they land in a sea of trouble. Their attempts to outmaneuver a desperate crew are intertwined with fascinating sailing lore.<P> If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for «Wildside Press Megapack» to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction – and much, much more!
Whiskaboom and People Soup
Few people realize it today, but famed actor Alan Arkin wrote two science fiction short stories in the 1950s, beginning with «Whiskaboom» in 1955 and «People Soup» in 1958. This volume collects both classic tales!
Recruit for Andromeda
When Kit Temple is drafted for the Nowhere Journey, he figures that he'll leave his home, his girl, and the Earth for good. For although the draftees are always promised «rotation,» not a man has ever returned from that mysterious flight into the unknown.<P> Kit's fellow-draftee Arkalion, the young man with the strange, old-man eyes, seems to know more than he should. So when Kit twists the tail of fate and follows Arkalion to the ends of space and time, he finds the secret behind «Nowhere» – and a personal challenge upon which the entire future of Earth depends!
On and Off the Wagon
"A droll, delightful taradiddle of tales, anecdotes, and facts about the consuption of liquor in America, and who did what to block that booze from the Rock called Plymouth to the 'rock' called Prohibition. Chidsey, who has written many books, has seldom hit the hilarity gong as he has in this one; and under his wit and irony lurks a serious intent that is just relevant enough to ponder when the fun's over…" – Publishers Weekly
All But a Pleasure: An Alternate-History Role-Playing Romance Murder Mystery
The four members of Dante's Delight Purgatorio do not consider what they do to be in any sense sadomasochistic. Of course, society at large takes a different view. And society at large includes Julie Whitcomb's newmet lover, Police Detective Dave Clayton, for whom she hopes to retire from purgatorial activity. Society at large also includes Angela Garvey, childhood sweetheart of the lad Julie hopes to mold into her Dante's Delight replacement, Corwin «Thesaurus Kid» Poe. <P> When murdered bodies start turning up wearing the membership mark of Dante's Delight, it falls to Dave's immediate superior, Detective Sergeant Lestrade, to determine the guilt or innocence of the obvious prime suspects. And Rosemary Lestrade got into police work less to catch the guilty than to clear the innocent.
The Pirates of Zan
Because Bran Hoddan was a serious electronice engineer, he didn't want any part of his planet's heritage. For he was from Zan – and Zan's only occupation was spaceship piracy!