Short stories by a pioneering female author who went on to become a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.This anthology includes some of C.L. Moore's best-known and most beloved tales, including:"Shambleau"First published in Weird Tales, Moore's bizarre, imaginative, and wildly acclaimed debut features space outlaw Northwest Smith and his meeting on Mars with a strange young lady whose turban hides a terrif...

For fans of Red Sonja and Xena the Warrior Princess, a collection of five fantasy stories starring a mighty and powerful female warrior.The 1930s heralded the arrival of C.L. Moore, one of the pioneering women writers of speculative fiction, and the appearance of fantasy's landmark female hero: Jirel of Joiry.With her red hair flowing, her yellow eyes glinting like embers, and her face streaked with blood, Jirel is strong, fearless, and dri...

Meet the iconic space outlaw who "could be Han Solo's grandfather," in these stories by a pioneer of Golden Age science fiction ( SF Signal).First published in Weird Tales in the early 1930s, C.L. Moore's Northwest Smith stories, especially "Shambleau," were hailed as some of the most imaginative and vivid science fiction stories ever to come out of the golden age of sci-fi. At a time when women were heavily underrepresented in the genre, Moore wa...

The Tree of Life is a classic science fiction novelette by Catherine L. Moore (pen name C. L. Moore). This is a great story, offering a good sampling of Moore's "Weird Tales" output from the 1930's. C. L. Moore wrote alongside her husband, Harry Kuttner. The two became acquainted after Kuttner wrote her a letter, thinking (due to her pen name) that she was a man. Going by her initials was largely a practical matter; at the time Catherine Moore was writing, there was a strong prejudice that...

A collection of five classic C. L. Moore novellas set in four different worlds, Judgment Night  is Golden Age scifi at its best. Available only in the United States, Canada, and the Phillipines. This eBook brought to you by Singularity & Co. Our mission is to save rare vintage scifi, fantasy, and pulp fiction books by turning them into eBooks. 

A classic, post-apocalyptic vision of America created by C. L. Moore, an undisputed master of science fiction's golden age.In the wake of a nuclear war, the totalitarian system known as Comus has restored order in a shattered America. Comus controls every aspect of American life, from communications to transportation to law enforcement, but cracks are beginning to show: rumors of a rebellion in California are brewing, and Comus's leadership is aging. History is at ...

Praised by H.P. Lovecraft as a "magnificent" debut, C.L. Moore's first story is still one of the most famous and enduring tales in science fiction.Passing through the streets of Lakkdarol, the newest human colony on Mars, Northwest Smith witnesses a bizarre sight: a young woman, clad in scarlet, being chased by a mob chanting "Shambleau! Shambleau!" As beautiful as she is frightened, Northwest shields her from death at the hands of the mob, but alone in his quarters, she reveals how...

As Smith delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Tree of Life, he faces various challenges and adversaries, often exploring themes of immortality, forbidden knowledge, and the interplay between good and evil. Moore's story blends elements of science fiction and fantasy, creating a rich and atmospheric narrative.C. L. Moore's writing style in "The Tree of Life" is characterized by lush, evocative prose and a deep sense of atmosphere. Her ability to create vivid, otherworldly settin...

Song In A Minor Key by C. L. Moore.

The Tree of Life explores the dangers and mysteries of the universe through the adventures of a space-faring rogue as he encounters ancient ruins on Mars. The story delves into the tension between civilization and primal forces, illustrating the contrast between human curiosity and the terrifying unknown. As the protagonist navigates a Martian temple, he uncovers the dark secret of a priestess connected to a powerful, monstrous entity. The narrative examines the complex dynamics of beauty,...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Northwest Smith embarks on a dangerous trip to learn the secrets of the moon and a lost civilization.

Smith was stolen away in the night, to be sacrificed to the great Julhi a mysterious being who controlled the denizens of Vonng.