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The Fourth Murray MEGAPACK® explores the works of Murray Leinster (the pseudonym used by William F. Jenkins for much of his genre work). If you’ve made it this far in the series, we assume you have already read the intros in previous volumes about Jenkins/Leinster and know how prolific he was, penning more than a thousand short works and dozens of novels over his long career. This volume showcases 3 of his science fiction novellas and 9 of his mainstream stories (all published under his Je...

Murray Leinster's The Man Who Put Out the Sun begins with a nightmare made scientific: on the morning of Inspector Hines's wedding, the sun simply does not rise, and New York wakes to a darkness that drives the power grid into panic. What first seems like an eerie local failure quickly proves global, as cities across Europe and Asia are swallowed by the same unnatural night, while Professor Albert Schaaf detects impossible heat readings and realizes a villainous force is at work. That forc...

This volume assembles 25 complete novels and short stories by Murray Leinster, published between 1919 and 1963. Included are such science fiction classics as "The Runaway Skyscraper," "Space Tug," and "Operation Terror," as well as rarities like "A Thousand Degrees Below Zero," "The Gallery Gods," and "Nerve." Also includes a biographical introduction and a selected bibliography.Complete list of contents:INTRODUCTIONTHE RUNAWAY SKYSCRAPER (1919)A THOUSAND DEGR...

Things were quiet that night in the space port. Then the 'Theban' arrived without warning, bringing with it a surly crew, led by a blustering captain, Larson...The 'Theban' was old, propelled by a totally obsolescent interplanetary drive. The only way Larson could get it off the ground was to kidnap the young engineer, Horn, who he hoped could at least manage to keep the ship in flight until it reached its final rendezvous.Their destination was the spaceship 'Danae' - a shi...

The third volume of Wildside Press's ongoing Murray Leinster series presents 15 more classic stories. Leinster was the pen name for William F. Jenkins (1896-1975), one of the great magazine writers of the 20th Century. This collection spans 6 decades and touches on most of the genres in which he worked: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, adventure, and war. Best of all, this is the first time 8 of the stories have ever been reprinted! Included are:MED SHIP MANTHE SENTIMENTAL...

The aliens had lost their lives to nuclear war - but their loss might be the salvation of Earth! An incredible and timely science fiction masterpiece from one of the greatest authors the genre has ever known, Murray Leinster!

Third Planet is a short story that takes place in a futuristic setting where space exploration is a common endeavor. The plot revolves around a space expedition to the "third planet" from the sun, which, in this context, is Earth. However, the story offers a unique perspective, as it is told from the viewpoint of extraterrestrial explorers.The extraterrestrial characters approach Earth with curiosity, attempting to understand the planet's environment and its inhabitants. As they observe an...

In "Operation Terror," the narrative likely revolves around a high-stakes mission or operation set in a futuristic or speculative world. The plot may involve elements of espionage, adventure, and technological innovation as characters navigate through complex political landscapes and confront external threats.Murray Leinster's writing often featured imaginative concepts, advanced technology, and exploration of societal and ethical implications. "Operation Terror" is expected to be no diffe...

In "Space Tug," Leinster explores the concept of space exploration and adventure. The story likely follows the exploits of astronauts or spacefarers as they navigate the challenges of interstellar travel and face various obstacles in the vastness of outer space.As with much of Leinster's work, "Space Tug" is likely characterized by its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and attention to scientific detail. Leinster was known for his ability to blend scientific speculation with thrill...

Murray Leinster (1896-1975) enjoyed a reputation as a top pulp fiction writer from the 1920s through the 1960s, publishing dozens of novels and more than a thousand short stories -- and not just in the science fiction field, as this collection shows. However, his greatest fame came from SF, and the Sidewise Award (for best alternate history work) is named after his story, "Sidewise in Time." Included in this volume are:PLANET OF DREADTHE WAILING ASTEROIDTHE FORGOTTEN ...

One man's fight against interplanetary chaos.Three novellas featuring Medic Calhoun and the imperturbable Murgatroyd. A physician in the Interstellar Medical service travels the galaxy with no human companionship, and is responsible for the health care, not of people or groups, but of WORLDS!