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Milton Lesser

    This author explored a range of genres, from science fiction novels to mystery stories and fictional biographies. His most significant contribution is the creation of a popular detective character, first introduced in the mid-1950s. He applied his distinctive storytelling talents to delve into historical figures through his writing.

    Tyrants of Time & Pariah Planet
    Voyage of the Asteroid, The, & Revolt of the Outworlds
    Citadel of the Star Lords/Voyage to Eternity
    Masters of Science Fiction, Volume Eight, Milton Lesser
    Jungle in the Sky & Recalled to Life
    Science Fiction Gems, Vol. Three: C. M. Kornbluth and others
    • 2022

      The March 1952 issue of IMAGINATION STORIES OF SCIENCE AND FANTASY features a collection of captivating tales. Highlights include "DARK DESTINY" by Dwight V. Swain and "SPACE OPERA" by John W. Jakes, alongside intriguing stories like "ONCE UPON A MONBEAST" by Charles E. Fritch and "THE KILLER" by J. T. Oliver. Readers can also enjoy "RIDE THE CREPE RING" by Milton Lesser and "REBIRTH" by Daniel F. Galouye, showcasing a blend of science fiction and fantasy that reflects the genre's creativity during that era.

      Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, March 1952
    • 2021

      The book has historical significance and has been meticulously preserved for modern readers. It features a complete reformatting and retyping, ensuring clarity and readability. This effort aims to maintain its legacy for both present and future generations, moving away from scanned copies to provide a fresh, accessible format.

      Earthsmith
    • 2021

      Set in a world where love struggles against the boundaries of separate realities, "Meet Me in Tomorrow" by Guy Archette explores the theme of hopeless romance. This replica of the December 1950 issue of IMAGINATION STORIES OF SCIENCE AND FANTASY includes a variety of captivating tales, such as "Technical Slip" by John Beynon and "Tourists to Terra" by Mack Reynolds, showcasing a diverse range of science fiction and fantasy narratives that delve into unique adventures and imaginative concepts.

      Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, December 1950
    • 2021

      The book is a significant historical work, preserved and republished by Alpha Editions to ensure its accessibility for future generations. It has been meticulously reformatted, re-typed, and redesigned, providing a clear and readable text that differs from scanned copies of the original. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining literary heritage while making it available in a modern format.

      The Dictator
    • 2020

      Secret of the Black Planet

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Black Asteroid, the story follows John Hastings as he uncovers unexpected dangers tied to his father's past. A powerful Amazonian figure seeks him out, not to harm him, but to reveal her groundbreaking theory on instantaneous cellular regeneration. As John navigates this alien world, he confronts the mysteries of his father's legacy and the implications of this revolutionary science. The narrative blends adventure with themes of discovery and the intersection of human and alien knowledge.

      Secret of the Black Planet
    • 2015

      All heroes are hated: After a terrible accident, the interstellar government decrees that Earth is no longer allowed to travel into deep space

      All Heroes are Hated & And the Stars Remain
    • 2014

      When three colleagues land on a mysterious planet, a fog-covered world filled with bizarre vegetation, foul smelling air, gigantic prehistoric beasts, and a strange, but intelligent race of club-wielding lizard-men, it soon becomes apparent to them from Earth that their safe return home was anything but guaranteed

      Voyage of the Asteroid, The, & Revolt of the Outworlds
    • 2013

      Armchair Fiction features the best in classic science fiction short story collections. "Masters of Science Fiction, Vol. Eight” features the works of one of the most underrated sci-fi writers of the 1950s, Milton Lesser. …I looked her up and down, slowly, spending a lot of time on the graceful, incredibly long legs. I nodded. “Yes…” —from “A” As In Android. ABOUT MILTON LESSER: Lesser was born in Brooklyn in 1928, and became a prolific and versatile writer of Science Fiction and Mystery novels. He used many pen names, but his favorite was Stephen Marlowe, which he adopted later in life as his legal name. He gained notoriety from his hard hitting detective novels but his Sci-fi works are here to testify to the enduring nature of his incredible imagination and his ability to tell thought-provoking, yet wildly entertaining tales.

      Masters of Science Fiction, Volume Eight, Milton Lesser
    • 2013

      Forty Days Has September: Earth is faced with an eviction notice: creatures who inhabited our planet eons ago are returning to reclaim their home

      Forty Days Has September & The Devil's Planet
    • 2012

      Tyrants of Time & Pariah Planet

      • 210 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Pariah Planet: When the dreaded blue plague is discovered on the planet of Dara, rampant fear strikes its planetary neighbors. The unreasonable and seemingly uncontrollable fear that soon leads to an uncontrollable hatred.

      Tyrants of Time & Pariah Planet