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When a Terran outpost is destroyed by the menacing insectoid Throgs, two human (and two wolverines) survivors must find a way to survive being hunted on a hostile planet. Only an unlikely alliance with the telepathic saurian inhabitants—and the wisdom to distinguish between dreams and reality—will lead them out of darkness and towards a united future.

In this story, an alien race known as the "Throgs" attacks a Terran survey camp without warning. "Eye-searing lances of energy lashed back and forth across the base with methodical accuracy, and a single cowering witness, flattened on a ledge in the heights above, knew that when the last of those yellow-red bolts fell, nothing human would be left alive down there."

The Patrol has a strict policy of pushing any star ship infected with unknown plagues straight into the sun, no questions asked. When the crew of the Queen start dropping like flies with no explanation, rival traders start crying, 'Plague Ship!'

"The travelers had sighted the cove from the sea - a narrow bite into the land, the first break in the cliff wall which protected the interior of this continent from the pounding of the ocean. And, although it was still but midafternoon, Dalgard pointed the outrigger into the promised shelter, the dip of his steering paddle swinging in harmony with that wielded by Sssuri in the bow of their narrow, wave-riding craft. The two voyagers were neither of the same race nor of the same species, yet they worked together without words, as if they had established some bond which gave them a rapport transcending the need for speech."

This volume contains two novels. Perilous Dreams: Tamisen the Dreamer is trained to walk through her dreams to other places, other worlds. But when she is asked by the crippled star traveler Lord Starrex to take him into a dream world where he can regain his legs and his life, something goes terribly wrong. Knave of Dreams: For Ramsay Kimble, sleep means nightmares, and he avoids it whenever possible. But now a car accident has catapulted him into the very world he most dreads: the horror world of his own dreams.

In this story, barbarian hordes overtake a peaceful planet, which forces the final temple virgin of Asti and her faithful companion, Lur, to flee. They embark on an adventure that leads both of them to a a secret world and the discovery of a new destiny.

A fanciful tale by Andre Norton of a woman, her cat, and a down on his luck space traveler. Many had tried to rescue the treasure aboard a derelict floating in space, but few returned, and those that did weren't about to talk about it. Bat the cat can see things that humans can't, and he sees the unseen aboard the mystery ship. Travel along as Mike Vendetti takes us into the past, the 1950s, and visit their view of the future.

"Voodoo Planet" is a 1959 sci-fi novella by Andre Norton. Dane, Captain Jellico and the medic Tau are left stranded on the planet Khatka, settled a long time ago by Africans, after the Second Atomic War. The heroic trio experiences fights with dangerous life forms and also take on an evil witch doctor who is plotting to overtake the government... This is the third part of the "Dane Thorson/Solar Queen" series.

"Storm Over Warlock" combines science fiction with fantasy, technology with witchcraft. Shann Lantee is lucky to be alive. He had snuck out of the small Terran base on the planet Warlock in the Circe system to find two artificially evolved wolverines, Taggi and his mate Togi, and bring them back to the base before anyone notices that they are missing. While he is gone, a force of Throgs, implacably hostile insectoid aliens, attacks the base and kills all of its occupants.

A criminal plot, a kidnapped youth, and a sinister intelligence on an alien world. Out-Hunter Ras Hume has a plan to steal a fortune with a shadowy underworld character, but the plot goes awry on the supposedly open world of Jumala, which is not as open as it seemed. A classic science fiction novella by sci-fi master Andre Norton.

What if conquering space was just the beginning? American scientists were captivated by the possibility that time travel could unlock the secrets of the past, especially as they pondered the enigmatic knowledge possessed by Russian researchers. Enter Ross Murdock, a fiercely independent thinker with a knack for trouble, who finds himself entangled in a top-secret government project in the frigid Arctic. His rebellious nature transforms into an asset as he takes on the role of a merchant trader from the Beaker people during the Bronze Age. When Ross and his partner Ashe are transported back in ...

In the aftermath of a devastating world war, Captain Garin, once the most celebrated fighter pilot in the American forces, finds himself grappling with poverty and hunger in civilian life. When an intriguing opportunity arises to join an expedition to Antarctica, he eagerly accepts the challenge. Tasked with investigating a mysterious mist that shrouds the land, Garin soon becomes entangled with enigmatic creatures that dwell within. His journey leads him to confront the ominous Caves of Darkness, where an ancient prophecy beckons Send the Black Throne to dust; conquer the Black Ones, and ...

In this thrilling sequel to Plague Ship, the Solar Queen finds herself unexpectedly grounded from trade, embarking on a seemingly uneventful two-year journey as an interstellar mail carrier. However, her crews curiosity leads them to the exotic safari planet of Khatka, where they become embroiled in a fierce confrontation between rationality and the dark magic wielded by Khatkas mind-controlling wizard. Join us as we delve into a world of adventure, intrigue, and the battle for autonomy. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Journey to the planet Khatka, where a Free Trader spaceship encounters a civilization on the brink of destruction. As magic and Voodoo threaten to unravel their progress, the medic Tau must rely on his own understanding of the mystical arts to combat a formidable Witch Doctor. Can he harness his skills in a battle fought on the witch’s own ground? Tune in to discover if Tau can save a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

In Star Born, Andre Norton transports us to a human colony in a distant galaxy, where generations have fled Earth to escape a tyrannical regime. These outlaws live in secrecy, forging bonds with an aquatic race of mermen who share their struggle against a brutal enemy known as Those Others. Having retreated to the depths of the ocean to evade persecution, the mermen now face a new threat as Dalgard, a young human scout on a rite of passage, and his companion Sssuri, stumble upon a sinister gathering of Those Others intent on recovering deadly weapons from a forsaken city. Their shocking ...

Join Time Agents Ross Murdock and Gordon Ashe as they embark on another thrilling assignment, this time on the breathtaking tropical island planet of Hawaika. Once a paradise, its history has been marred by an apocalyptic event that reshaped its landscape and wiped out intelligent life. When their attempt to glimpse the past through a Time Gate goes awry, they find themselves in the midst of a chaotic struggle involving a dying super-race, fierce native tribes, and relentless alien invaders. Alongside the brave Polynesian girl Karara and her loyal dolphins Tino-rau and Taua, they must navigate...

In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. Travis Fox eagerly volunteered for this mission, but as he emerged half-conscious from the wreckage of his spaceship on the mysterious planet Topaz, he was immediately struck by an overwhelming sense of dread. The circumstances surrounding the crash, along with the inexplicable control of the Redax machine that had reverted him and his fellow Apache agents to a primal state, remained a mystery. Yet, the perils awaiting them on Topaz were palpable. Travis...

When Fredericka Wing arrives in South Sutton, Massachusetts, a tiny New England town, it seems an ideal place for a working summer vacation. She plans on managing Miss Hartwell's bookstore while working on her own writing. She never dreamed she would find a body in a hammock in her own backyard. Someone brutally murdered Catherine Clay, an heir to the Sutton fortune. And more violence follows. Together with Peter Mohun, a professor at a local college, Fredericka sets out to discover the murderer's identity.

In a daring quest for exotic gems, the space trader Solar Queen arrives on the mysterious planet of Sargol, only to discover that the ruthless Inter-Solar Company has beaten them there. Quickly adapting to the culture of Sargol‚As feline inhabitants, the crew of the Queen manages to outmaneuver their competitors and secure a lucrative deal with the natives. However, their triumph is short-lived, as a deadly plague strikes the crew shortly after takeoff, leaving them banned from landing on any inhabited planet. Will they find a way to save themselves, or will they be doomed to drift endlessly...

Even the coming of an autumn dusk could not subdue the color of this land. Shadows here were not gray or black; they were violet and purple. The crumbling adobe walls were laced by strings of crimson peppers, vivid in the torch and lantern light. It had been this way for days, red and yellow, violet—colors many had hardly been aware existed back in the cool green, silver, gray-brown of Kentucky. So this was Tubacca! Back in ‘59 this had been a flourishing town, well on its way to prominence in the Southwest.