Against the backdrop of a secret war between two all-powerful alien races, Virgil Samms of the Triplanetary Service is selected by the seemingly omniscient Arisians to be the first bearer of the Lens. Only individuals deemed brave, virtuous, capable, and incorruptible can receive a Lens, which grants its user telepathy and other powers. With it, Samms seeks out other "Lens worthy" humans and aliens, with the goal of creating a Galactic Patrol that will defend planets adhering to Civilizati...

Hundreds of millions of years ago, two near-omnipotent alien races encountered each other, beginning a conflict that will shape the history of the entire universe. The benevolent Arisians covertly influence humanity, hoping to create a people capable of one day defeating the vile Eddorians, who are waging their own campaign for the fate of civilization on Earth. This sets the stage for a clash between the Triplanetary League of the inner solar system, the enigmatic pirate-scientist Roger, ...

The Skylark of Space is said to be the seminal space opera. Dr. Seaton accidentally discovers a source of energy which could be used to travel to other star systems, but when he tries to show others, it fails to work. Most of his colleagues ridicule him, and he quits his career to focus on trying to refine the process. Meanwhile Dr. DuQuesne realizes the truth, and is willing to do anything to have that power.Both scientists refine the process well enough to build a spaces...

A thrilling collection of classic space adventure stories from E. E. Smith, featuring cosmic danger, powerful inventions, alien worlds, and high-stakes battles across the stars. Perfect for readers who enjoy golden age science fiction, fast-moving action, and imaginative interstellar storytelling.

In Triplanetary, Edward Elmer Smith—the visionary pioneer of space opera—takes readers to the very origins of an interstellar conflict spanning millions of years. From ancient Earth to distant galaxies, unseen forces manipulate civilizations, shaping destiny in a cosmic struggle between order and chaos. Through daring adventures, mysterious technologies, and epic battles, humanity becomes an unwitting player in a war far greater than it can comprehend. Her...

Explore classic adventures from the golden age of science fiction in Vintage Science Fiction Stories Vol. 4. This collection features thrilling tales including Lord Tedric, Tedric, The Vortex Blaster, The Vortex Blaster Makes War, and The Voice of the Void, written by legendary science fiction pioneers John W. Campbell Jr. and E. E. Smith. Perfect for fans of vintage sci-fi, space exploration, and early speculative fiction, this anthology delivers timeless stories that helped shape the sci...

The Galactic Patrol's Lensmen are the most feared peacekeepers in the Galaxy. The "Lens," a telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer, is the ultimate weapon in the war against the merciless pirate Boskone and his forces of lawlessness. The only problem is the Galactic Patrol isn't sure how to capitalize on the Lens' incredible powers, but new graduate Kimball Kinnison is determined to learn. Taking command of the experimental fighting ship, the Brittania, Kinnison and his crew set...

Law enforcement lagged behind crime because the police were limited in their spheres of action, while criminals were not. Therefore, when Bergenholm invented the inertialess drive and commerce throughout the Galaxy became commonplace, crime became so rampant as to threaten the very existence of Civilization. Thus came into being the Galactic Patrol, an organization whose highest members are called "Lensmen." Each is identified by wearing the Lens, a pseudoliving telepathic jewel matched to...

Space Duel to the Death. Somewhere among the galaxies was the stronghold of Boskone - a network of brilliant interplanetary criminals whose mania for conquest threatened the future o all civilization. But Where? Boskanian bases dotted the universe - shielded by gigantic thought-screens that defied penetration. It was up to Lensman Kim Kinnison, using his fantastic mental powers, to infiltrate the Boskonian strongholds and learn the location of the enemy's Grand Base - and smash it forever!...

The Galactic Patrol's Lensmen are the most feared peacekeepers in the Galaxy. The "Lens," a telepathic jewel matched to the ego of its wearer, is the ultimate weapon in the war against the merciless pirate Boskone and his forces of lawlessness. The only problem is the Galactic Patrol isn't sure how to capitalize on the Lens' incredible powers, but new graduate Kimball Kinnison is determined to learn. Taking command of the experimental fighting ship, the Brittania, Kinnison and his crew set...

In the not too distance future, while fleets of commercial space ships travel between the planets of numerous solar systems, a traveler named Virgil Samms visits the planet Arisia. There he becomes the first wearer of the Lens, the almost-living symbol of the forces of law and order. As the first Lensman, Samms helps to form the Galactic Patrol, a battalion of Lensmen who are larger than life heroes. These solders are the best of the best, with incredible skills, stealth, and drive. They a...

They were four of the greatest minds in the Universe: Two men, two women, lost in an experimental spaceship billions of parsecs from home. And as they mentally charted the Cosmos to find their way back to earth, their own loves and hates were as startling as the worlds they encountered. Here is E. E. Smith's great new novel....