In the early days of space exploration -- a time when new technologies mingle with the echoes of legendary civilizations, and new freedoms cross swords with old tyrannies -- a missing song becomes a critical link in an ancient struggle.Kit's parents have disappeared somewhere near the Vega solar system. On the way to a new home that was not her choice, she hears a desperate cry for help. Cary, who is on Mars to escape, hears it too.Forget completing her trading apprenticesh...

Dreams that seem to slice through time and space. A dangerous journey in search of something that has no real location. And a treasure that may save Earth - or may not - but at what price?Mars Colony One grasps a fragile handful of the Red Planet. But Earth politics and people still hold sway there. And there a mysterious past echoes hauntingly.An Icelandic firefighter named Freya sees opportunity in all these. It begins with an experiment....

Terrifying Earth events threaten space travel itself. The future of the solar system’s colonists and traders hangs in the balance.When a surprise attack exposes the plans of their enemies it catapaults Ozzie and Freya and friends into a heart-pounding hunt for answers.Until only one answer remains. And they will have to bet the solar system on it.A compelling nonstop read for fans of scifi and adventure fantasy.In the Ring is the third and final boo...

Terrifying Earth events threaten space travel itself. The future of the solar system's colonists and traders hangs in the balance.When a surprise attack exposes the plans of their enemies it catapaults Ozzie and Freya and friends into a heart-pounding hunt for answers.Until only one answer remains. And they will have to bet the solar system on it.A compelling nonstop read for fans of scifi and adventure fantasy.In the Ri...

The Ibis DoorAncient, lost music and magic. A race of precocious creatures. And an impossible search, launched by improbable friends...Dangerous but thrilling. In 2065 no more exciting career exists than Trader on the Earth-Moon-Mars loop.At White Sands Space Academy Ozzie Reed tastes the launch fumes already. But a sure thing goes bad and throws him into a fight for his right to fly.And the fight threatens far more than just his own dreams....

A moon at risk, a silver jarIn these unique tales you'll join some unusual company:One who has a way to start the moon again...A costumes flunky in an offworld showbiz enterprise...A harried circus owner whose guests are in disguise...An engineer who inherits from a college girlfriend...Two families on a distant world, with plans that will collide...You'll travel to strange places that you may find familiar:Th...

Ancient, lost music and magic. A race of precocious creatures. And an impossible search, launched by improbable friends...Dangerous. Thrilling. In 2065 no more exciting career exists than Trader on the Earth-Moon-Mars loop.At White Sands Space Academy Ozzie Reed tastes the launch fumes already. But a sure thing goes bad and throws him into a fight for his right to fly.And the fight threatens far more than just his own dreams.In the d...

This remarkable collection of fantasy scifi stories begins withA secret trek into the ancient capital of an enslaved nation...A hermaphroditic visitor from another planet, forced to choose...An artist who doesn't cure people...Two half-crazy inmates who are just looking for a good time and have never set out to change the face of anything...It continues withA planet where slavery thrives, met by a fre...

Dreams that seem to slice through time and space.A dangerous journey in search of something that has no real location.And a treasure that may save Earth — or may not — but at what price?Mars Colony One grasps a fragile handful of the Red Planet. But Earth politics and people still hold sway there. And there a mysterious past echoes hauntingly.An Icelandic firefighter named Freya sees opportunity in all these. It begins with an experiment....

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time.A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors.Humorous and whimsical verse ...

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings.Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'.Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever mo...

Stephen Fry brings the richness of these magical stories to life in the original British recordings.'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever...