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Die Erde wird von terroristischen Organisationen in Angst und Schrecken versetzt. Außerdem treten die Hitschi erstmals in Erscheinung. Aufgeschreckt durch Berichte ihrer Außenposten verlassen sie ihr Schwarzes Loch, um nach dem Rechten zu sehen. Broadheads lange verschollene Geliebte Klara wird von Wan, der in verschiedenen schwarzen Löchern nach seinem verschollenen Vater sucht, kaum gealtert aus dem schwarzen Loch geholt, findet Broadhead aber nur noch als KI vor.

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.

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.

Incredible Science Fiction: Amazing Tales from the 50's and Beyond, Volume Two collates a collection of some of the very best science-fiction stories published in the '50s together. All these stories (with the exception of The Anatomy of Fear) are now in the public domain and were original published in various science-fiction magazines that were very popular in the 1950s. This is a lovingly curated collection of some of the very best stories published during this time. This collection includes a further story from the Hugo Award-nominated Rog Phillips.

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.

In a desperate attempt to stave off nuclear armageddon, a man goes back in time to kill the person responsible for bringing the world to the brink: Albert Einstein. Based on a story by Frederik Pohl, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on December 26, 1957.

A scientist who can transfer minds from one body to another seeks to keep his work from the military. Based on the story by Frederik Pohl, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on July 25, 1957.

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)

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 ...

"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.

Plague of Pythons is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian world where people are randomly possessed and forced to commit horrifying crimes. Branded a Hoaxer, Chandler sets out to uncover the terrifying truth behind the so-called plague—and what he finds is darker than he ever imagined.

A catastrophic flood devastates a quiet town, testing the courage, morality, and resilience of its residents. A Town is Drowning is a gripping and deeply human story of survival and community in the face of natural disaster. As the waters rise, greed clashes with selflessness, ambition meets sacrifice, and the true character of the town is revealed. Written in the 1950s but eerily relevant today, this novel offers a vivid and powerful exploration of how disaster reshapes lives.