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"They came from an alien time continuum with the sole intention of subjugating the Lensmen and ruling the entire galaxy and everything in it. But the Lensmen had no intention of letting that happen. Voted one of the two best science fiction series of all time, coming in behind only Asimov’s Foundation series.Collected together in one binding for the very first time are all six Lensman novels and the final book of Lensman short stories for 7 complete books with over eleven hundred pa...

time raider, The by Edmond Hamilton offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom discussion. It...

Dive into the thrilling universe of E. E. Doc Smith with this captivating collection of some of his most beloved works. Packed with adventure, intrigue, and pioneering science fiction concepts, this collection will take you on a wild ride across the stars. The Galaxy Primes introduces a gripping battle between good and evil in a far-flung future where humanity's destiny hangs in the balance. As the greatest minds of the galaxy work to protect their people, every choice could shift the cour...

Intergalactic Adventure Awaits.E. E. “Doc” Smith is often referred to as the father of Space Opera. The Lensman series is considered one of the two greatest science fiction series of all time coming in behind only Asimov’s Foundation series in its ranking. Here is the exciting first book in that ground breaking series Triplanetary.The Eddorians, a dictatorial, power-hungry race, enter our universe from an alternate space-time continuum after observing our g...

Kim Kinnison was Number One of his time. To him fell the incredible assignment of infiltrating the inner circle of Boskone. Kinnison's deadly job was to become a loyal Boskonion in every gesture, thought, and deed. He had to work himself up through the ranks of an enemy alien organization, into the highest echelons of power - until it was he who would be issuing the orders that would destroy his own civilization!

Eddore and Arisia fought desperately to control the Universe. The ultimate battleground was a tiny, backward planet in a remote galaxy—Earth. And only a few Earthmen knew of the titanic struggle—and of the strange, decisive role they were to play in the war of the super-races.

A churning nuclear fireball, appearing out of nowhere, bringing utter destruction - and countless numbers of them were menacing planets throughout the Galaxy! "Storm" Cloud, nucleonic genius, set out in his spaceship Vortex Blaster to track and destroy the mysterious vortices - and embarked on a saga of adventure, discovery and conflict among the far stars that could have been told only by the incomparable "Doc" Smith.

The incredible starship Skylark Three has fought the Fenachone Supermen to a standstill, and Richard Seaton has gone back to his first love - exploration. Roaming the galaxy, he discovers a world of disembodied intelligences; a world of four dimensions where time was insanely distorted and matter obeyed no terrestrial laws, where 3-dimensional intellects were barely sufficient to thwart invisible mentalities! Meanwhile, the villainous DuQuesne is allying himself with the remnants of the Fe...

Seaton and Crane return in this exciting sequel to "The Skylark of Space"! In Skylark Three, Seaton has developed a "Zone of Force" to protect his ship, the Skylark. But with the Zone up and running, he can no longer control his vessel. Can this new invention help them prevail against the Fenachronians, with their advanced technology...and their determination to conquer the galaxy, starting with the destruction of Earth? And what of DuQuesne and his villainous plans? Classic space opera at...

Enter the mind of science fiction hall of fame inductee, E.E."Doc" Smith. Early writer of science fiction and father of the space opera. This collection gathers 10 of Smith's finest works, including the entire Lensmen Series and the famed Skylark series. Boldly go into the mind of what many called "the pioneer of modern day science fiction."You'll certainly enjoy this one of a kind collection, which was reformatted and optimized for Kobo, includes original cover art and a hyperlink...

Children of the Lens' is a classic science fiction novel written by E. E. “Doc” Smith and first published in 1947. Smith, often hailed as one of the founding figures of modern space opera, was an American writer whose grand interstellar adventures helped define the genre’s early years. Known for his imaginative scope and scientific enthusiasm, Smith’s works inspired generations of later science fiction writers, including Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke. Children of the Lens is the sixth ...

The Skylark of Space' is a landmark science fiction novel by E. E. “Doc” Smith, first published in 1928 in Amazing Stories magazine before being released as a full-length book in 1946. Smith, an American author often hailed as the “father of space opera,” combined his background in engineering and chemistry with a vivid imagination to create some of the earliest and most influential tales of interstellar adventure. The story follows Richard Seaton, a brilliant scientist who accidentally di...