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The Robert Sheckley Megapack presents 14 short stories and 1 novel by the author Neil Gaiman called "probably the best short-story writer during the '50s to the mid-1960s working in any field." Here are tales of adventure in strange futures, full of the wry wit and piercing characterizations that made Sheckley one of the great writers working in science fiction!"Robert Sheckley: the best short-story writer the field has produced." — Alan Dean Foster"I had no idea the compet...

Return to the universe of the classic Alien movies with this sci-fi horror collection featuring Genocide and Alien Harvest!Genocide by David Bischoff: The alien queen is dead, the hive mind left to flounder… and on a world bereft of its leader two strains of Alien divide their forces for world-shattering, acid-drenched war. On Earth, in the wake of alien infestation, athletes are flocking to humanity’s Goodwill G...

An NYRB Classics OriginalRobert Sheckley was an eccentric master of the American short story, and his tales, whether set in dystopic cityscapes, ultramodern advertising agencies, or aboard spaceships lighting out for hostile planets, are among the most startlingly original of the twentieth century. Today, as the new worlds, alternate universes, and synthetic pleasures Sheckley foretold become our reality, his vision begins to look less absurdist and more prophetic. This retrospecti...

In Prospector's Special, the story revolves around a futuristic scenario involving space travel and resource exploitation. The central plot focuses on a group of space prospectors who are on a mission to mine valuable resources from an alien planet or asteroid. These prospectors, equipped with advanced technology and driven by the promise of great wealth, face a series of challenges and unexpected developments.The story often features Sheckley’s trademark humor and satirical observations a...

In Watchbird, the question "can machines solve human problems?" is answered with a resounding YES! But there may be a few unforeseen glitches. Just a few. Is it possible that a cure may bring more problems than the disease? Hmmmmmm. This is a story with a strong metaphorical message.

Robert Sheckley Short Stories15 Sharp, Surprising Tales from One of Science Fiction’s Greatest SatiristsRobert Sheckley never wrote ordinary science fiction. His stories begin with familiar ideas—a robot, an alien world, a futuristic society, an impossible invention—and then veer somewhere delightfully unexpected. With razor-sharp wit, boundless imagination, and endings you rarely see coming, Sheckley became one of science fiction’s most or...

Welcome to the thrilling world of Robert Sheckley's "Accept No Substitutes," a pulse-pounding tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Prepare to be swept away on a whirlwind adventure filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations.Join our protagonist, a savvy detective with a knack for solving the most baffling mysteries, as they unravel a web of deception and deceit unlike anything they've encountered before. From s...

Destroying the spirit of the enemy is the goal of war and the aliens had the best way! Every member of their strange society, all 100,000,000 of them were willing to die to prevent the humans from profaning their sacred temple. Did I say willing to die? Heck they were absolutely eager to die. It was a difficult situation for the human crew who just wanted to get enough fuel to limp home in their old spaceship.

Marvin Goodman thinks he has discovered an unknown paradise and buys "A Ticket to Tranai." What starts as Utopia ends up becoming a death trap.The eleven other stories included in this collection are "The Mountain Without a Name," "The Accountant," "Hunting Problem," "A Thief in Time," "The Luckiest Man in the World," "Hands Off," "Something for Nothing," "The Battle," "Skulking Permit," "Citizen in Space," and "Ask a Foolish Question."From the very beginning of his career, R...

Beside Still Waters is a gentle story that shows us a man who really wants to get away from it all ... sitting on a rock in the asteroid belt with only a robot for a friend. No girls allowed! A poignant and unsettling story to say the least.When people talk about getting away from it all, they are usually thinking about our great open spaces out west. But to science fiction writers, that would be practically in the heart of Times Square. When a man of the future wants solitude ...

In "Watchbird," Sheckley presents a futuristic society where crime and violence have become rampant, posing a constant threat to individuals and communities. To combat this issue, scientists develop a revolutionary invention known as the "watchbird." These watchbirds are artificial birds equipped with advanced surveillance capabilities and programmed to identify and intervene in acts of aggression or harm.The story follows the consequences of introducing watchbirds into society, as they ef...

A collection of witty science fiction including a Nebula Award–nominated story.In "Diplomatic Immunity," what happens when an alien ambassador arrives, telling the residents of Earth that they will be joining a galactic union whether they like it or not—and the ambassador is unkillable?The thirteen other stories in this collection are "The People Trap," "The Victim from Space," "Shall We Have a Little Talk?", "Restricted Area," "The Odor of Thought," "The Nec...