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Book Synopsis Beyond the Galactic Rim by : A. Bertram Chandler
Download or read book Beyond the Galactic Rim written by A. Bertram Chandler and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey to the Rim Worlds takes you straight to the edge of the unknown or right to the gaping void of the abyss. Out there you're beyond the borders, hovering between the warped contours of troubled space and time... Captain Clavering bought his ship on a lottery win. Now he's holed up on the dismal planet of Lorn filling in the time on a chemical-blasted airstrip waiting for a contract. Somewhere there must be a newly colonized planet needing charters or some threatened world that needs evacuating. He'd risk anything for money in the bank - even a dodgy landing on the gas-blasted plains of Eblis, if the Rim Runners fancy paying hard cash for an expedition to hell...
Book Synopsis Beyond the Galactic Rim by : Arthur Bertram Chandler
Download or read book Beyond the Galactic Rim written by Arthur Bertram Chandler and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Star Wars Edge of the Empire RPG by : Fantasy Flight Games
Download or read book Star Wars Edge of the Empire RPG written by Fantasy Flight Games and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce Far Horizons, a sourcebook for Colonists making their living at the galaxys fringes in Star Wars: Edge of the Empire. Far Horizons offers new options for Colonists, along with new gear, spaceships, and species that all players (and GMs) will find useful." -- Publisher website.
Download or read book Vendetta written by Peter David and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-09-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Borg -- half organic being and half machine, they are the most feared race in the known galaxy. In their relentless quest for technological perfection, they have destroyed entire star systems, enslaved countless peoples, and, in a single brutal attack, decimated Starfleet's mightiest vesels. Only a final desperate gambit by Captain Picard and the U.S.S. Enterprise™ crew stopped the Borg from conquering the entire Federation. And now they have returned. VENDETTA In the bestselling tradition of Metamorphosis and The Lost Years, here is the newest Star Trek ® Giant Novel, a story of vengeance and obsession. Answering a distress call from a planet under attack by the Borg, the U.S.S. Enterprise crew meets Delcara, the lone survivor of an alien race the Borg obliterated. Blinded by hatred, Delcara seeks the ultimate revenge -- the complete destruction of her race's executioners. But the U.S.S. Enterprise crew learns that Delcara's vengeance carries a terrible price, for once unleashed, the destructive force she commands will annihilate not only the Borg, but countess innocents as well...
Download or read book Edge written by Thomas Blackthorne and published by Angry Robot, Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME, SENSATION SEEKERS, TO KNIFE EDGE. In a Britain on the edge of collapse, duelling with blades has now been legalised. On Saturday nights, the nation sits down to watch the country's best amateur fighters slash it out on prime time. The streets are red with blood. The skies are black with polluted horror. High walls have been built around Britain and endless winter is coming. In search of a missing boy, ex-Special Forces agent Josh Cumberland delves into the dark underbelly of the knife culture that has infected his country, but what he finds will shock him to his soul. File Under: Science Fiction [ Devastated Britain
Book Synopsis Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu by : Cole Horton
Download or read book Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Traveler's Guide to Batuu written by Cole Horton and published by becker&mayer! Books. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Batuu, a trading post at the edge of the galaxy where smugglers, bounty hunters, and rogue adventurers swap stories, food, and goods. Like any good tourist, you’re going to need a guide book to lead you through your visit. Here is your official guide. In 2019, Disney opened a new Star Wars addition to their parks: The planet Batuu. Star Wars fans now have access to an authentic, in-world experience unlike anything they have ever seen before! This official guide to Batuu is written completely in-world, as if you are a visitor from another part of the galaxy, looking for recommendations on where to eat, sleep, and what to do during your trip to this planet. The guide also provides itineraries and descriptions of weekend trips “Beyond Batuu”; getaways to nearby planets and environs. The guide features: Full-color illustrations and maps Original content from Lucasfilm An in-world experience like no other Whether strolling in The Galaxy’s Edge 15-acre park or simply being an armchair traveler, this immersive guide will delight any Star Wars fan.
Book Synopsis The Dark Dimensions by : A. Bertram Chandler
Download or read book The Dark Dimensions written by A. Bertram Chandler and published by Gateway. This book was released on 2015-11-26 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commodore John Grimes was finally getting his space wings back. On his old ship, Faraway Quest, Grimes was to venture forth to the very Rim of the known worlds, seeing ... The Outsider. "The Outsider's Ship ... is a storehouse of science and technology ... we, and the Federation, and the Shaara Empire, and probably quite a few more, have sent expeditions. Every one has ended disastrously." So, it is out to the Rim and find The Outsider. But the mystery ship is not always easy to find. And other worlds, too, yearn for the treasures of the alien technology. What Commodore Grimes finds at the Rim, and what finds him there, sends him racing through time tracks, surrounded by enemies and temporary friends, trying endlessly to discover the secret dangers of ... The Outsider.
Book Synopsis Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature Vol 2 by : R. Reginald
Download or read book Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature Vol 2 written by R. Reginald and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume Two of Two, contains Contemporary Science Fiction Authors II.
Book Synopsis Contemporary Science Fiction Authors by : Robert Reginald
Download or read book Contemporary Science Fiction Authors written by Robert Reginald and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bio-bibliography of the golden age of the science fiction field includes 308 biographies compiled from questionnaires sent to the authors, and chronological lists of 483 writers' published works. This facsimile reprint of the 1975 edition includes a title index, introduction, and minor corrections. A now-classic guide to the major and minor SF writers active in the early 1970s.
Book Synopsis Science Fiction Television by : M. Keith Booker
Download or read book Science Fiction Television written by M. Keith Booker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-07-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction series have remained a staple of American television from its inception: classic programs such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and Star Trek, along with recent and current series including Babylon 5 and Stargate SG-1, have been some of the most enduring and influential of all television shows. In this chronological survey, author M. Keith Booker examines this phenomenon and provides in-depth studies of the most important of these series. Science Fiction Television traces the development of the genre as a distinct cultural phenomenon within the context of broader developments in American culture as a whole. In the process, it offers a unique and informative guide for television fans and science fiction fans alike, one whose coverage is unprecedented in its scope and breadth. A must-read for anyone interested in its subject or in American popular culture, Science Fiction Television is a perceptive and entertaining history of one of television's most lasting forms of entertainment.
Book Synopsis Of Sex and Faerie: further essays on Genre Fiction by : John Lennard
Download or read book Of Sex and Faerie: further essays on Genre Fiction written by John Lennard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking up where Of Modern Dragons (2007) left off, these essays continue Lennard's investigation of the praxis of serial reading and the best genre fiction of recent decades, including work by Bill James, Walter Mosley, Lois Mcmaster Bujold, and Ursula K. Le Guin. There are groundbreaking studies of contemporary paranormal romance, and of Hornblower's transition to space, while the final essay deals with the phenomenon and explosive growth of fanfiction, and with the increasingly empowered status of the reader in a digital world. There is an extensive bibliography of genre and critical work, with eight illustrations. John Lennard is Director of Studies at Hughes Hall, Cambridge and has also taught for the Universities of London, Notre Dame, and for the Open University, and was Professor of British & American Literature at the University of the West Indies-Mona, 2004-09. Of Modern Dragons and other essays on genre fiction (2007), is also available from Lulu.
Book Synopsis Beyond the Horizon by : Scott Michael Decker
Download or read book Beyond the Horizon written by Scott Michael Decker and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of three science fiction novels by Scott Michael Decker, now available in one volume! Cube Rube: Salvager Jack Carson discovers a ghost cube on Canis Dogma Five that tells him he's the chosen one to become the next Emperor. Together with an orphan girl who claims to be the Princess of Circia, Jack navigates the capital of the Torgassan Empire while evading debt collectors from his past. Amidst his personal struggles, Jack embarks on a journey that forces him to confront his true self and ultimately question the validity of the Cube's prophecy. Doorport: Engineer Janet Thompson's attempt to fix a malfunctioning doorport system uncovers a dangerous reality. As she investigates, six people's lives are drastically altered by the growing disruptions in the fabric of space-time. With the threat of complete collapse looming, Janet must race against time to prevent disaster and save the world as she knows it. Inoculated: Lydia, an orphaned ambassador's daughter, is indifferent to the coronation of the new Empress of the nearby Gaean Empire. However, when an attempt is made to disrupt the ceremony, she realizes she is much more than just a bystander. As she is pursued across the galaxy, Lydia delves into the seedy underground of New Athens, the Imperial capitol, to uncover the truth about her past and her parents' deaths. But why do her fellow humans suddenly despise her, and why are her adopters willing to go to great lengths to protect her?
Book Synopsis Starlight Echoes by : Lark Zimmerman
Download or read book Starlight Echoes written by Lark Zimmerman and published by Publifye AS. This book was released on 2024-09-18 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ""Starlight Echoes,"" the vastness of space becomes a playground for human ambition and cosmic mystery. Zara, a skilled astronavigator aboard the interstellar vessel Asteria, finds herself at the heart of a discovery that could reshape humanity's understanding of the universe. When an enigmatic signal leads the crew to an uncharted sector, they uncover an ancient alien artifact that broadcasts memories and emotions across the fabric of time and space. As Zara and her crewmates delve deeper into the artifact's secrets, they're thrust into a web of galactic politics and philosophical quandaries. The novel masterfully weaves classic space opera elements with profound questions about consciousness and humanity's cosmic role. Readers will be captivated by the blend of interstellar adventure and the exploration of advanced AI, as the crew navigates both the physical dangers of space and the ethical implications of their discovery. ""Starlight Echoes"" offers a thrilling journey through the stars, where the echoes of extinct civilizations could hold the key to humanity's future.
Book Synopsis The Challenge from Beyond (Fantasy and Horror Classics) by : H. P. Lovecraft
Download or read book The Challenge from Beyond (Fantasy and Horror Classics) written by H. P. Lovecraft and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-31 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Challenge from Beyond” is a five-part story written as a collaboration between various authors, including: A. Merritt, H. P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard. The story revolves around a man camping in the woods who hears a sound and, frightened, fumbles for the first thing he can find—a strange cube of unknown origin. Each writer attempted to continue the story from where his predecessor ended, developing the story in their own way. A cosmic quest through space and time to face horrors unknown, “The Challenge from Beyond” is not to be missed by fans of fantasy and science fiction. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890–1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this classic short story now as part of our “Fantasy and Horror Classics” imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.
Book Synopsis A Dream Given Form by : Ensley F. Guffey
Download or read book A Dream Given Form written by Ensley F. Guffey and published by ECW Press. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only comprehensive critical guide to the beloved sci-fi phenomenon A Dream Given Form provides an accessible, comprehensive, and critical look at Babylon 5, one of the most groundbreaking series of all time. Nearly 20 years after the show ended, this indispensable companion not only covers all five seasons of Babylon 5, but also the feature-length TV movies, the spinoff series Crusade (including three non-produced episodes), The Legend of the Rangers, The Lost Tales, the canonical novels, the DC comic book series, and the short stories set in the Babylon 5 universe. Each season and text is explored thoroughly with an in-depth look at how the individual episodes, books, stories, and comics fit into larger ongoing storylines. Carefully constructed to be enjoyed by both those who have watched the series multiple times and viewers watching for the first time, A Dream Given Form elucidates without spoiling and illuminates without nitpicking.
Book Synopsis Startling Stories: 2022 Issue by : John Shirley
Download or read book Startling Stories: 2022 Issue written by John Shirley and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2022 issue of Startling Stories presents more action-packed science fiction adventures. Here are tales of strange worlds, stranger civilization, mech warriors, adventures in space, and much, much more! Included in this issue are: "Out on the Edge," by Darrell Schweitzer "A Quickening Tide," by A.J. McIntosh & Andrew J. Wilson "Pharmakon, Pharmakon," by M. Stern "Rising from the Devil's Planet," by Adrian Cole "Speaking with John Shirley" (Interview), conducted by Darrell Schweitzer "Through Time and Space with Ferdinand Feghoot: Alpha," by Grendel Briarton, Jr. "Hua Gu Quan (Flower Drum Circle)," by Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito "You're Sunk!" by Cynthia Ward "Introduction to Thoughts That Kill," by Phil Harbottle "Thoughts That Kill," by John Russell Fearn and Ron Turner (Comics Feature) "Sharptooth," by Lorenzo Crescenti "Just Like You and Me," by Stephen Persing "Tears In My Algabeer," by Eric Del Carlo "The Lost City of Los Angeles," by John Shirley "The Colour of Nothing," by Mike Chin
Book Synopsis Sailing Bright Eternity by : Gregory Benford
Download or read book Sailing Bright Eternity written by Gregory Benford and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, special edition of the classic concluding volume of this defining series by the eminent physicist and Nebula Award-winning author contains a teaser chapter from Benford's, The Sunborn. The final chapter of humanity's future has begun, and three men hold the key to survival. As the fierce, artificially intelligent mechs pursue their savage and unstoppable destruction of the human race, it soon becomes apparent that three men-three generations in a family of voyagers-are their targets. Toby Bishop, his father Kileen, and his longdead grandfather each carry a piece of the lethal secret that can destroy their relentless pursuers. There is only one problem: They have no idea they possess the only weapon that can save humanity.
