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Welcome to Pyrrus, a planet where survival is a daily struggle against natures most deadly forces. This is not a friendly environment; its a world that seems to relish in the destruction of its human inhabitants. With ferocious creatures armed with venom and plants that can bite back, danger lurks around every corner. The settlers here are anything but ordinary‚Aîthese supermen possess double the strength and lightning-fast reflexes necessary for survival. A mere toddler can handle a loaded gun, or else face a grim fate. Enter Jason dinAlt, an interplanetary gambler on a mission to uncover ...

Tony Hawkin wasn't really made for the FBI. He rarely hit what he aimed at, forgot his own code name, and had a tendency to panic at the slightest hint of trouble. Now he's gotten himself handcuffed to an attaché case with $2 million inside and stuffed aboard a hijacked DC-10 bound for Scotland, where he's chased through the countryside by the hijackers, Scots patriots, a crazy Cuban colonel, and half the police force. All of them want only two things - the money and Tony's head in a noose.

It was a big, coffin-shaped plywood box that looked like it weighed a ton. This brawny type just dumped it through the door of the police station and started away. I looked up from the blotter and shouted at the trucker's vanishing back. "What the hell is that?" "How should I know?" he said as he swung up into the cab. "I just deliver, I don't X-ray 'em. It came on the morning rocket from Earth is all I know." He gunned the truck more than he had to and threw up a billowing cloud of red dust.

"The gadget was strictly, beyond any question, a toy. Not a real workable device. Except for the way it could work under a man's mental skin."

Journey to the castle of the mad scientist and hear tales of imagination to both amaze and astound! In the grand traditions of the late night horror movie and 1950s scary comics comes an anthology for those who love Science Fiction. Hear unearthed classic tales from authors such as Fritz Leiber, Harry Harrison, and other masters of the genre. Your host may also let you poke around the lab a little. But be careful…those tanks contain beasties best left suspended in their animation!

Arm of the Law is a 1958 story by sci-fi pro Harry Harrison. The cops in a backwater station on Mars get more than they bargained for in the form of a new ROBOT recruit - sent to them from earth in a box... All kinds of complications, danger and even fun ensue!

You know just how she feels: her joy, her curiosity, her will to take on the world. And why she needs the guidance of the person who's closer than close: you. This inspiring companion, filled with wisdom and values and the poetry of daily life, is full of lessons about courage, kindness, respect, boys, her father, dressing up, and all that a mother can do to nurture her daughter as she grows into a woman.

Losing track of a battleship may seem careless, but in the vastness of interstellar space, it‚As a different story altogether. When a misplaced battleship falls into the wrong hands, the stakes become dangerously high. Join the world-class con man and thief known as the Stainless Steel Rat (diGriz) as he faces yet another monumental challenge in this captivating science fiction novella by the legendary Harry Harrison. With humor and intrigue, diGriz must not only locate the missing vessel but also navigate through a web of unexpected twists. After all, the adage use a thief to catch a thief ...

"The Repairman" (1958) is a straight fun science fiction story of a man getting a job done. It is most typical of his later style in series like the Stainless Steel Rat.

The human race has reached the stars, colonized many planets and done amazing things in all areas of scientific progress. But humans are still humans and remain both honorable and not so honorable; some with high ideals and others with very low ones indeed. So why hasn't war occurred in several centuries among the hundreds of planets? Has man really changed? Not on your life it hasn't! Listen to how science has given man peace but at what cost?

In the campy style of 1950s science fiction, this short story seeks to clarify what advancements the Army had made to abolish the need for the Navy. A new and fantastic devise made ships no longer essential to the military operation in America. Would the demand for the abolishment of the Navy?

New York 1999. A l'aube du troisième millénaire, la cité, comme le reste du monde, est au bord du chaos créé par la pollution et la surpopulation, émeutes et pillages sont quotidiens. Parmi ces trente-cinq millions d‘habitants accablés par le chômage, le rationnement d'eau, de nourriture et d'énergie, un jeune policier, Andrew Risch, recherche l'auteur du meurtre de Mike O'Brien, un gros bonnet du marché noir.

"The K-Factor" is a sci-fi story by author Harry Harrison, published in 1960. A K-factor is a so called "war factor", more precisely a name of an atomic file that can be used in two ways, as with an atomic bomb. Neel Sidorak, our hero, and his team has to constantly guard Earth's safety, as Earth had settled quite a few planets... Thought provoking and entertaining in equal measure!

The universe is at peace, but it is a very sensitive balance. Will the temptation of absolute power drive the universe once again into war?

Dive into a captivating collection of three early gems from the legendary Harry Harrison, originally featured in Galaxy, Analog, and Fantastic Universe. The Repairman (1958) is a delightful science fiction tale that embodies Harrisons signature style, reminiscent of his renowned Stainless Steel Rat series. Toy Shop (1962) offers a sharp commentary on bureaucratic absurdity and presents an ingenious escape from it, while The Velvet Glove (1956) stands out for its exquisite prose, whimsical perspective, and astute social critique of the era‚Aîcoupled with a delightful sense of imagination and...

In a sleepy outpost on Mars, a surprise arrival shakes things up‚Aîa brand-new police recruit, delivered in a box! This isnt just any officer; its a prototype robot cop sent for testing. Join Harrison as he reveals the bizarre, hilarious, and spine-tingling events that unfold in this quirky tale.

Jason dinAlt is a professional gambler who travels between different worlds in the universe. Right now, he is gambling on the planet Cassylia. One day, he meets the ambassador of Pyrrus the most hostile world in the universe. Kerk, the ambassador, offers dinAlt money to run a stake up for him. After Jason finally wins the needed amount, he tries to escape with the money, but gets captured.

In a world where extraordinary individuals emerge only once in a generation, Brion Brandd possesses a remarkable gift an enhanced sense of empathy. This unique ability propels him to victory in the Twenties, a prestigious competition showcasing the most brilliant minds on Anvhar. However, his triumph is short-lived as he is thrust into the chaotic realm of Dis, a planet on the brink of nuclear devastation. To save both worlds, Brandd must navigate treacherous negotiations with a menacing blockade, delve into the dark underbelly of Dis, and unravel the enigma of the merciless magter. Summary by...

In a galaxy on the brink of annihilation, two planets stand poised for nuclear war, threatening to obliterate one of them and claim millions of lives. Enter Brion Brandd, an outsider chosen by the Cultural Relationships Foundation, who holds the key to preventing this catastrophe. With the weight of the universe on his shoulders, can he navigate the complexities of interplanetary politics and stop the inevitable? Discover this timeless 1962 science fiction gem by the brilliant Harry Harrison, brought to life by M. Nelson.

Dis is a brutal and unforgiving world, made even more perilous by the presence of the Magter. Once human, they have devolved into something far more sinister, driven by a singular urge to destroy‚Aîeverything in their path, including themselves. As Brion Brandd races against the clock, he finds himself tasked with an impossible mission to save Dis from its impending doom. But with chaos reigning and annihilation looming, can he prevail against the odds? Prepare for an exhilarating journey filled with thrilling action, malevolent aliens, and a hero caught in a whirlwind of madness. Join us ...