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H. Beam Piper

    March 23, 1904 – November 4, 1964

    This American author is best known for his extensive series of stories and novels exploring future and alternate histories. His works feature intricate world-building and original concepts that draw readers into compelling narratives. He often sets his tales within vast future histories and alternate timelines of his own creation.

    Ullr Uprising
    Complete Fuzzy
    Little Fuzzy
    Ministry of Disturbance and Other Science Fiction by H. Beam Piper, Adventure
    Time Crime
    Crossroads of Destiny
    • 2024

      The book explores the foundational nature of logic, emphasizing that it is based on unchanging postulates. It argues that while logic can analyze and derive conclusions, it cannot alter the fundamental principles upon which it is built. This examination delves into the relationship between logic and its foundational assumptions, highlighting the static nature of postulates in the realm of logical reasoning.

      Oomphel in the Sky
    • 2024

      The book is a classical work that has held significance throughout human history. Alpha Editions has undertaken the task of preserving it by republishing it in a modern format, ensuring its accessibility for current and future generations. The text has been reformatted, retyped, and designed for clarity, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies, resulting in a clear and readable edition.

      Time and Time Again
    • 2023

      The Mercenaries explores significant themes throughout human history, emphasizing its enduring relevance. This modern edition has been meticulously retyped, redesigned, and reformatted to enhance readability and preserve the original content for current and future generations, ensuring that its insights remain accessible.

      The Mercenaries
    • 2023

      Significant in its historical context, this work by H. Beam Piper has been preserved through contemporary retyping, redesigning, and reformatting to ensure clarity and readability. The effort emphasizes the importance of maintaining literary heritage for both current and future generations, making it accessible and engaging for modern readers.

      Ministry of Disturbance
    • 2022

      Four-Day Planet

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set on the unique planet Fenriss, which has a lengthy rotation of 2000 hours, the story follows a 17-year-old reporter investigating the planet's corrupt leadership. As a rocket ship arrives at the spaceport, tensions rise with characters like Leo Belsher, the Earth representative, and Bish, a local alcoholic with questionable ideas about civil unrest. Amidst plans for confrontation and a legal battle over stolen funds, the narrative explores themes of power, justice, and the complexities of interplanetary politics.

      Four-Day Planet
    • 2022

      Naudsonce

      • 50 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The preservation of Naudsonce emphasizes its significance throughout human history. This modern reissue features a complete reformatting and retyping, ensuring clarity and readability without relying on scanned copies. The effort aims to keep this important work accessible for both present and future generations.

      Naudsonce
    • 2022

      The preservation of "Graveyard of Dreams" highlights its significance in human history, ensuring its legacy for future generations. This edition features a modern format with clear and readable text, as it has been carefully reformatted and retyped, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. The effort underscores the importance of keeping this work accessible and relevant in contemporary times.

      Graveyard of Dreams
    • 2022

      Four Day Planet

      A Very Entertaining SF Novel

      • 122 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Set on a harsh planet with extreme temperatures, inhabitants are forced to live underground due to the intense heat of prolonged days and frigid nights. The story explores survival in this unforgiving environment, highlighting the challenges posed by the planet's unique day-night cycle. As characters navigate life in such conditions, the narrative delves into themes of resilience and adaptation to a world where only specialized suits allow for survival outside.

      Four Day Planet
    • 2022

      Time Crime

      • 100 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      In a universe governed by parallel timelines, the Paratime Police safeguard against disruptions in time travel. Verkan Vall, a seasoned officer, confronts a particularly complex case that tests his skills and resolve. The novella delves into the thrilling and perilous implications of manipulating time, as Vall navigates the challenges posed by his mission, highlighting the intricate balance between different realities.

      Time Crime
    • 2021

      Last Enemy

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Preserving a significant work in human history, this edition of "Last Enemy" has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability. It aims to keep the book accessible for both present and future generations, moving away from traditional scanned copies to provide a modern reading experience.

      Last Enemy