The Blue Star is set in a world that combines elements of fantasy and science fiction. The story follows the adventures of its protagonist, who becomes entangled in a quest involving a mysterious and powerful artifact known as the Blue Star.The novel's narrative unfolds as the protagonist navigates a series of challenges and encounters various characters, each with their own motivations and secrets. The plot is characterized by its blend of action, intrigue, and speculative elements, offer...

Mr. Pratt is well known for his "Reign of the Ray," and "The War of the Giants" where in both stories he showed his excellent knowledge of warfare, and what a future war might be like. In this story he combines that knowledge with a vivid and fertile scientific imagination to construct an interplanetary story that marks a new triumph for Wonder Stories Quarterly. We know that many scientists believe that life may originally have come to earth in the form of spores, from other solar systems...

Fletcher Pratt, a master of science fiction and fantasy, co-author of the acclaimed "Incomplete Enchanter" and "Gavagan's Bar" series, presents 7 of his novels and stories. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by John BetancourtOFFICIAL RECORDDANGERDR. GRIMSHAW’S SANITARIUMTHE ONSLAUGHT FROM RIGEL [novel]THE OCTOPUS CYCLE [short novel]EXPEDITION TO PLUTO [short novel]THE BLUE STAR [novel]If you enjoy this MEGAPACK® and want to see mor...

Fletcher Pratt's fantasy classic. "The Well Of The Unicorn is one of the finest novels in the field of heroic fantasy."-- L. Sprague de Camp.

In the novel, Earth faces a formidable threat from technologically advanced beings from Rigel who launch a devastating attack on humanity. The storyline likely explores themes of interstellar conflict, human resilience, and the implications of first contact with extraterrestrial civilizations.Fletcher Pratt's writing typically includes elements of adventure, scientific speculation, and exploration of social and political themes. "The Onslaught from Rigel" is expected to reflect his skill i...

Among those who have studied it the Civil War has the peculiar quality of arousing strong partisanship for or against particular figures. In addition, there is a good deal of controversy as to the exact sequence of events, especially in some of the battles.The present one-volume history of the war is written for the man-in-the-street who, perhaps justifiably, has not the time to follow out the details of such controversies...

"The Onslaught from Rigel" is a compelling science fiction novel authored by Fletcher Pratt. This famous novel transports reader to a future where Earth is threatened through an approaching extraterrestrial invasion. The narrative opens with a devastating attack on Earth by an intelligent alien civilisation hailing from the Rigel solar system. The Rigelians, armed with superior technology and overwhelming might, indicate an important danger to humanity's very existence. As a result, nation...

Director Unterbaum of the Intercolonial Office rose from his chair as the pair came in.I take it you haven't met before? he said.Mr. and Mrs. Lanzerotti, this is Ann Starnes, the recording photographer, and Robert Heidekopfer, one of our better writers.There were smiles and acknowledgments. Unterbaum touched a pair of buttons on his desk and two chairs slid out of the walls to make a group of five.Sit down, please, he said.Now I'm not going to mince words. The reason you're here is because...

Dive into the captivating worlds of "Amazing Tales 133", where each story transports you to realms of mystery, suspense, and survival. This anthology weaves together narratives that challenge the limits of human ingenuity and resilience. In "Potemkin Village", Fletcher Pratt crafts a mesmerizing tale set in the enigmatic nation of Tolstoia. A diverse team is sent to decipher the country's puzzling expansion plans. As they navigate this land of contradictions, the team uncovers layers of se...

'Onslaught from Rigel' is Fletcher Pratt's classic tale of interplanetary warfare. Mankind struggles to defeat a foe far more powerful than itself, the Lassans from the Planet Rigel. Will life on Earth ever be the same? Fast paced and inventive! "Pratt's reputation rests secure." — Everett F. Bleiler

We know that many scientists believe that life may originally have come to earth in the form of spores, from other solar systems and other universes. We therefore might really have had our home dim ages ago, on worlds distantly removed from our earth.

We know that many scientists believe that life may originally have come to earth in the form of spores, from other solar systems and other universes. We therefore might really have had our home dim ages ago, on worlds distantly removed from our earth. The ability to travel the interstellar spaces, however, might also be possessed by other creatures-creatures driven by fear, necessity and by the will to conquer. And if they come, in mighty waves, with scientific powers far beyond us, to dom...