A HILARIOUS HANDBOOK OF DEVIOUS DIVERSIONS AND STRATAGEMS FOR WINNING AT CHESSWith tongue in cheek and laughter aforethought, Jerry Sohl takes his readers on a merry romp through all the deceits and tricks of one-upmanship as it is practiced in the game of chess. Drawing from his own experiences, he sets out in amusing detail a host of put-offs, come-ons, psychological maneuverings, lures, and frauds to accomplish checkmate. All illustrated with drawings by artist Roy Schlemme....

An amusing, lighthearted examination of the crazy world of rubber and duplicate bridge, and the men and women who populate that strange milieu — with a heavy but hilarious accen on the tricks and ploys employed by dedicated bridge fiends to win games, master points, and/or money.Jerry Sohl is an acclaimed writer for Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and scores more scripts and novels.

What is a HAPLOID?Maybe the woman in your office is one.Maybe your sister is one.Maybe you're married to one.MAYBE YOU ARE ONE.But even if you are, we think you can be handled.We think we've got you licked—But we don't know for sure!"Jerry Sohl undoubtedly possesses one of the most imaginative minds of our day."—Houston PostJerry Sohl is the acclaimed writer for Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Alfre...

Chalmer Scott gets the best assignment any journalist could want: An in-depth story of the day's most popular musicians, Celia Peerson and Tony Duwaye.But the moment he joins the couple on their tour, strange and violent things begin to happen...From a master writer for TV (star trek, outer limits, twilight zone, Hitchcock presents...)

"The Little Red Bag" revolves around a seemingly ordinary item: a little red bag. The story begins with the protagonist discovering this bag, which appears to be just another piece of luggage or a personal accessory. However, it soon becomes clear that the bag is anything but ordinary.As the story unfolds, the protagonist learns that the bag has unique and extraordinary properties. It may possess technological or supernatural elements that challenge the protagonist's understanding of reali...

"Counterweight" is set in a future where humanity is on the verge of space colonization. The novel follows the journey of a group of passengers aboard a spaceship called the "Auriga", en route to Tierra II, a newly discovered planet that is slated for human colonization. The passengers, a diverse group of individuals selected to represent various aspects of human society, embark on a six-month journey to this distant planet.The spaceship is designed to simulate the experience of living in ...

ARE WE THE MASTERS OF OUR OWN MINDS?Or are there other powers on Earth stronger than we, capable of controlling our thoughts and actions by long-distance suggestion?THE TRANSCENDENT MAN is a novel about a very possible future ruled by a dictatorship more effective than any before—BECAUSE THE DICTATORS' ONLY WEAPON IS INVISIBLE—AN ENORMOUS AND IRREVOCABLE POWER OVER MEN'S MINDS!"Jerry Sohl undoubtedly possesses one of the most imaginative minds of our day." —...

Despised by his co-workers and even his family, the odious and paranoid Dr. Curtis Sheridan is brain dead, lingering on life support, just waiting for someone to pull the plug. But wait... what are those impossible squiggles on his EEG... and what evil plans are going on in Dr. Sheridan's mind, who can hear and feel everything?A nightmare from a master Twilight Zone author."Jerry Sohl undoubtedly possesses one of the most imaginative minds of our day."—Houston Post

When young Carl Kempton returned from an idle day at the beach, he found a secret service man awaiting him at home. Carl's father, Bradley, had been murdered — a fact more puzzling than tragic because, as one of the truly great scientific minds of the day, he had been marked by the Federation for "restoration." Who, then, could possibly have hoped to gain by his murder?Carl sets out to solve the mystery. His father, even after restoration, could not be of much help, because the las...

Dr. Therin Scheckley, a psychiatrist at an expensive private mental hospital, never dreamed all four of his most critical charges would one day stroll out the gate and hit the open road across the country — with his own mistress.

Death in Transit by Jerry Sohl is a gripping journey into suspense where every mile traveled brings the reader closer to an unsettling truth. Known for his sharp storytelling and ability to weave tension into every scene, Sohl crafts a narrative that keeps readers on edge, blending mystery with psychological depth. The story unfolds with an undercurrent of danger, where ordinary travel turns into an extraordinary puzzle of survival and hidden motives....

Two Classic Short Stories from The Golden Age of Science Fiction. Featured here: "Counterweight", and "Death in Transit", both by Jerry Sohl.