Hours of great reading await, with tales from some of the 20th century's most renowned science fiction authors, Here are 25 science fiction stories:WHAT’S HE DOING IN THERE? by Fritz LeiberTHE MARCHING MORONS, by C.M. KornbluthGHOST, by Darrell SchweitzerDEATH WISH, by Robert SheckleyTHE WAVERIES, by Fredric BrownADAM AND NO EVE, by Alfred BesterFOXY LADY, by Lawrence Watt-EvansTHIN EDGE, by Randall GarrettCOMPANDROID, by Nina...

Edited by H. L. Gold, 'Galaxy Science Fiction' hit the scene in 1950 and quickly became the leading science fiction magazine of its time. ‘Galaxy’ gave a home to writers that didn't fit into ‘Astounding’ and ‘F&SF,’ and readers rejoiced. In this first 'Galaxy Science Fiction Super Pack' we bring you more than five hundred pages of fiction. These are the stories that helped ‘Galaxy Magazine’ carve it's name on the Mount Rushmore of science fiction. This volume includes ‘Dream World’ by R. A...

The Moon. Phobos. The Kuiper Belt. A giant globe-circling habitat on Mercury. Joseph Louis Baske roams the Solar System in the same way the great 18th century adventurer, Giacomo Casanova, roamed across Europe—and gets in trouble for the same reason. Romance is the glory of his days. It never lasts, but every episode is an adventure. "I have loved architects, engineers, musicians, politicians, geologists, surgeons, athletes, economists, and women who approached activities like diving and m...

THEY WANTED THE STARS...Fleeing a utopian Earth, searching for meaning, Jenorden and his friends take to the stars to save a helpless race from merciless telepathic aliens.But when travelers from another galaxy appear, offering to answer any question, reveal any secret and end any conflict, are their motives sinister......or sincere?---From the pen of Hugo Finalist Tom Purdom comes I Want the Stars:A huge hit when it...

The Man Who Wouldn't Sign Up, a compelling narrative by Tom Purdom, explores themes of personal conviction and societal expectations through a gripping storyline. The book follows the journey of an individual who resolutely refuses to enlist in the military, sparking a series of conflicts and revelations that challenge both his own beliefs and the norms of his society.Purdom's writing is both thought-provoking and engaging, presenting a nuanced examination of the r...

The story takes place in a future where humanity has colonized other planets and is now engaged in complex social and political struggles. The protagonist, Sordman, is a member of a protective force responsible for maintaining order and security in a turbulent and dangerous environment.Sordman's role as a protector places him at the center of conflict and intrigue as he navigates through various challenges and adversaries. The novel explores themes of duty, honor, and the moral complexitie...

We successfully completed Thanksgiving, but now we’re trapped in the dead zone between roast turkey and roasting chestnuts. When our first December issue arrives, we’ll kick off holiday celebrations anew, though, with more great novels and short stories.But in the meantime, we have an original crime story by the always-masterful Elizabeth Elwood (thanks to Acquiring editor Michael Bracken), a Early Christman treat by Mark Thielman (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), a myster...

Henry Westing lives life on his own terms, steadfastly refusing to join any group or organization despite endless efforts by others to get him to

Intrigue in royal France. Mystery. Flashing blades. Magic. A classic historical fantasy, as only Tom Purdom could tell it!

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #14.Over the next few issues, you will note a number of changes coming to Black Cat Weekly. We have been expanding our staff of editors, and this issue Michael Brachen brings us his first selection, “A Ship Called Pandora,” by Melodie Campbell—which fits neatly in both the science fiction and mystery genres! Barb Goffman has an off week, since we’re using one of her own stories—“Whose Wine Is It Anyway?” which was a nominee for the Agatha, Antho...

THEY WANTED THE STARS...Eight hundred years from now, Earth is a paradise. Humanity has faced its greatest challenges...and won. Every wish is fulfilled. Every need is met. But is that enough?Jenorden wants more, wandering the galaxy with his friends as he seeks the answer. He knows his life is missing something. But what? And when aliens from another galaxy appear, offering to answer any question and reveal any secret, are their motives sinister......

The Warriors by Tom Purdom is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of conflict and survival in a futuristic setting. Purdom's story is set in a world where humanity is engaged in a high-stakes struggle for dominance and survival, blending elements of space opera and military science fiction.The plot typically revolves around a group of protagonists who are part of an elite force or resistance against a powerful adversary. The novel explores their battles...