Edited by Ben Bova. Contains "Firewater" by William Tenn, "Giant Killer" by A Bertram Chandler and "Black Destroyer" by AE Van Vogt.
A. Bertram Chandler Books
Arthur Bertram Chandler was an Australian author of science fiction. His experiences as a merchant marine officer sailing the world deeply influenced his imaginative narratives. Chandler explored themes of space travel and adventure, often imbuing his stories with the gritty realism and vast scope of his seafaring life. His unique perspective offered readers a compelling blend of the extraordinary and the grounded.
John Grimes travels back into the past to help Ned Kelly, an Australian outlaw, lead the fight for independence from Britain
To the Galactic Rim
- 720 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Lieutenant John Grimes, a fresh graduate from the Academy, embarks on his journey in the Federation Survey Service, embodying the spirit of adventure akin to sailing the high seas. As he navigates the challenges of space travel, his inexperience becomes apparent, setting the stage for his growth into a heroic starship captain. This first volume of the Galactic Rim series captures the essence of exploration and the excitement of the unknown, blending classic space themes with a nautical spirit.
First Command
- 928 pages
- 33 hours of reading
The collection features four adventure novels centered around John Grimes, a spaceship commander who, after retiring from his illustrious career in Earth's space navy, finds himself embarking on thrilling escapades at the galaxy's edge. This omni edition showcases A. Bertram Chandler's classic science fiction, highlighting Grimes' resilience and resourcefulness in facing new challenges and dangers in uncharted territories.
Unable to exceed the speed of light, he found ways around the law of nature, twisting space and time to his bidding. But the lure of FTL speeds could would not be forgotten...and the crew of the Flying Cloud - casts-offs from the great civilisations of the galaxy - found themselves breaking through the barriers of the past to discover new worlds - worlds from which they could never return!
