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Edwin Charles Tubb

  • Chuck Adams
  • J. F. Clarkson
  • James S. Farrow
  • James R. Fenner
  • Charles Grey
  • George Holt
  • E. F. Jackson
  • Gregory Kern
  • Brett Landry
  • Carl Maddox
  • M. L. Powers
  • Paul Schofield
  • Roy Sheldon
  • John Steven
  • Eric Storm
  • Edward Thomson
  • Frank Weight
  • King Lang
  • Mike Lantry
  • Arthur Maclean
October 15, 1919 – September 10, 2010
Only One Winner
Menace from the Past
Planetoid Disposals Ltd.
Murder in Space
Dimension 4
The Best Science Fiction of E.C. Tubb
  • The Best Science Fiction of E.C. Tubb

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading
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    Tubb is one of the most popular and prolific British writers of science fiction. Born between World War I and II, he helped lay the foundations for British science fiction as it exists today. Here are hand-picked stories, the cream of the crop, making "The Best Science Fiction of E.C. Tubb" the sci-fi publishing event of the year.

    The Best Science Fiction of E.C. Tubb
  • 4 stories of unique adventure...from interplanetary intrigue to our own planet's possible tomorrows.4 top writers - Sturgeon, MacDonald, Cartmill, Tubb - in a brand-new collection of fine science-fiction.Dimension 4 is a window on a weird and wonderful new dimension in reading.Contents:"Won't You Walk..." • (1956) • novelette by Theodore Sturgeon Sense of Proportion • (1958) • novelette by E. C. Tubb Trojan Horse Laugh • (1949) • novelette by John D. MacDonald Some Day We'll Find You • (1942) • novella by Cleve Cartmill

    Dimension 4
  • Planetoid Disposals Ltd.

    • 118 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    Set in a future where interstellar travel is routine, the narrative centers on the emergence of Planetoid Disposals Ltd., a company established to tackle the dangers posed by rogue planetoids and meteorites. With the invention of the Nulgrav Drive revolutionizing space travel, the company’s mission is to ensure safe passage through the cosmos by eliminating these celestial threats, highlighting themes of innovation and the challenges of space exploration.

    Planetoid Disposals Ltd.
  • Menace from the Past

    • 132 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    The setting of Turgan is vividly depicted as a labyrinth of narrow, dark alleys flanked by ancient houses that have stood for centuries. These structures, with their unseeing facades and barred doors, create an atmosphere of mystery and history, hinting at untold stories and secrets hidden within the shadows. The intertwining alleys evoke a sense of both confinement and exploration, emphasizing the age and depth of the environment.

    Menace from the Past
  • Only One Winner

    Science Fiction Mystery Tales

    • 208 pages
    • 8 hours of reading

    The plot centers on Stanson's audacious plan to hijack a space liner, eliminate its passengers and crew, and live off the wealth aboard. However, as complications arise, Leahry, another ex-con, realizes they must escape in a rescue pod. With their stolen riches, they face a moral dilemma: sharing a comfortable life or opting for greed. This collection features four gripping future crime stories by Tubb, showcasing his relentless storytelling style, along with his unpublished speech from the 1970 World Science Fiction Convention.

    Only One Winner
  • Atilus the Gladiator

    The Saga of Atilus, Book Two: An Historical Novel

    • 186 pages
    • 7 hours of reading

    Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, a former boy slave rises from the brutal world of gladiators to wield power and wealth. Atilus Cindras navigates the treacherous politics under Emperor Nero, who seeks to entertain the masses with a new spectacle: female gladiators. As Atilus trains his troupe, he becomes entangled in a deadly game orchestrated by the Emperor and his allies, risking his freedom and life. The story unfolds with thrilling action and complex political maneuvers, continuing the gripping Atilus Saga.

    Atilus the Gladiator
  • The Hell Planet

    • 132 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    Set on Mercury, a harsh planet characterized by extreme temperatures and unique physics, the Twilight Belt is the only habitable zone for humans. This region offers the potential for abundant, inexpensive energy crucial for space travel, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The narrative explores the struggles and triumphs of those living in this unforgiving environment, highlighting the interplay between survival and the quest for power in the cosmos.

    The Hell Planet
  • The Stellar Legion

    • 132 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    Set against a backdrop of a brutal military regime, the story follows Wilson, a boy shaped by hardship and violence, who rises through the ranks of the Stellar Legion after being sent to a penal world. Meanwhile, Laurance, the Federation's Director, grapples with the consequences of his creation, fearing the Legion's potential for destruction. As he attempts to dismantle this ruthless force, a tense battle of wits ensues between him and the Legion's commander, Hogarth, amidst the looming threat to the galaxy.

    The Stellar Legion
  • Alien Impact

    • 120 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    The story explores the complex dynamics on Venus, where native Venusians, Earth colonists, and half-breeds coexist amid rising tensions. Jim Warren, a half-breed, is determined to validate his theory that both races descended from a shared Elder Race. However, his quest for acceptance leads to ostracism from both the Earthmen and his own kind, highlighting themes of identity and belonging in a divided society.

    Alien Impact