Stephen Goldin is an author whose work frequently explores themes that intersect the boundaries of science and human experience. His writing style is characterized by precision, often reflecting his background in scientific concepts, which he examines from unexpected angles. He crafts intricate worlds and poses profound questions about the nature of existence and our place within the cosmos. Goldin's narratives serve as thoughtful invitations to consider what it means to be human in an ever-evolving reality.
Answering a distress call from Epsilon Delta 4, where 700 colonists are dying of radiation poisoning, the crew of the USS "Enterprise" are high-jacked by Enowil, an eccentric being of unbelievable power, who has also seized control of a Romulan and a Klingon star cruiser.
When computer-enhanced mercenary Jade Darcy is hired for a mission to the isolationist world of Restappa, she becomes caught between the diverse factions struggling for power
Jade Darcy, the sole human on the planet Cablans and the last living member of her family, accepts a suicidal assignement against a race of violent alien conquerers
Classic science fiction action-adventure. Book #10 in the "Family d'Alembert" series.
On an urgent mission to a colony dying of radiation poisoning, the U.S.S. Enterpise is pulled from its course by Enowil, an unpredictable exile in charge of a world gone mad who has also seized a Romulan warship and another from the Klingons.
Ardeva Korrell, captain of a small interstellar trading ship, has fought prejudice, both because she's a woman and because she's an Eoan, a native of a world with an unpopular religion. Now she's fighting the god-like rulers of a backward planet to save not only her crew, but the entire native population as well. Their mission is to storm the gates of Heaven itself.
TREASON THREATENS THE GALAXYA robber captured in far-off Kolokov knows a secret that threatens the stability of the succession of the Throne of the Empire of Earth. But he withstands the powers of the fatal truth-telling drug nitrobarb and dies before revealing the traitors' names. Daring secret agents Jules and Yvette d'Alembert, possessed of lightning reflexes and super-strength, are faced with a far-reaching and baffling plot. They join forces with the rest of the d'Alemberts to uncover the "time bomb" that menaces the Princess' life and the control of the Galaxy's most populated sector, Earth!
The author of this book is Stephen Gaskin (1935-2014). Synopsis: In 1970 hippy philosopher-teacher Stephen Gaskin adjourned his open, weekly meetings (referred to as Monday night class) and left San Francisco on a speaking tour of the U.S. He was accompanied by 250 students in a caravan of 50 buses and assorted campers. Together they traveled over 8,000 miles as Stephen spoke at colleges and churches about peace, love and understanding, and the changes that were sweeping the country. Here are the original transcripts of that historic journey along with Caravan meetings.