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Dive into the thrilling depths of Astounding Stories 16, featuring a collection of captivating tales that will transport you to distant worlds and unknown dimensions. In Monsters of Mars by Edmond Hamilton, three Earth-Men, duped by Martians, embark on an adventurous journey that defies the boundaries of space. Ray Cummings The Exile of Time introduces a swarm of vengeful robots wreaking havoc in New York, beginning a suspenseful four-part novel. Tom Currys Hells Dimension follows Professor Lambert as he bravely ventures into a vibrational realm to reunite with his fianc©e amidst magnetic ...

Dive into the thrilling world of science fiction with Astounding Stories 11. This captivating issue features an array of imaginative tales, including The Wall of Death by Victor Rousseau, The Pirate Planet by Charles W. Diffin, The Destroyer by William Merriam Rouse, The Gray Plague by L. A. Eshbach, Jetta of the Lowlands by Ray Cummings, and Vagabonds of Space by Harl Vincent. Enjoy a captivating summary by Bill Boerst that sets the stage for these unforgettable adventures.

When a large deposit of an immensely valuable mineral has been located on Earth's moon, an expedition has been sent to mine it in secret. But when the secret gets out, underhanded elements of the people of Mars, Venus, and Earth launch their own secret plot to hijack the claim and make a fortune. It is up to our hero, Gregg Haljan, and his trusted ally Snap Dean to safeguard Earth's acquisition of the Moon treasure and protect the brave men of the expedition from... the BRIGANDS OF THE MOON!

Nine classic science fiction stories.

When his father died and the lawyer delivered a letter to young Atwood, it was the start of interstellar journey seeking the mysterious element Xarite. A unique material that can cure Earthly diseases and may be the key to saving a race of strange aliens. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Ray Cummings' classic science fiction heroic tale.

Eleven unabridged stories from the golden age of science fiction.

From its launch in 1920 until its demise in 1951, the magazine Black Mask published pulp crime fiction. The first hard-boiled detective stories appeared on its pages. Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, Erle Stanley Gardner and John D. MacDonald got their start in Black Mask. The urban crime stories that appeared in Black Mask helped to shape American culture. Modern computer games, films, and television are rooted in the fiction popularized by “the seminal and venerated mystery pulp magazine” ( Booklist).

Phantoms of Reality is a mind-bending sci-fi adventure that transports two explorers into the mysterious fourth dimension. As chaos erupts and revolution looms, they must navigate a realm where reality and illusion blur. A thrilling tale of alternate dimensions, power struggles, and futuristic adventure.

George Halton, a private investigator from New York City, is hired as a bodyguard for the wealthiest family in Sleepy Hollow. There have been two gruesome murders, including that of the patriarch of the family, in the otherwise sleepy little town. The murders were particularly violent and apparently committed by a human being with superhuman strength, strong enough to tear the heads from the bodies of the victims. There are few clues as to who the individual who seems to be roaming the woods of the small town is.

In "Cat-Woman" the narrative revolves around a New York lawyer who embarks on a journey to a frozen canyon in Canada. Armed with promising news from London, he sets out to deliver it to the inhabitants of a cozy cabin nestled in the cold wilderness. However, as the story progresses, it becomes evident that there is an air of mystery and intrigue surrounding his visit.