Fifteen stories and essays from a modern master of Heinleinian science fiction In Rude Astronauts, Allen Steele presents some of his finest stories—including the Diamondback Jack Trilogy and his first published story, “Live from the Mars Hotel”—along with excerpts of the nonfiction science writing with which he made his name. In Steele’s universe, the stars are cold, space is big, and it’s the normal people who make things interesting. Views: 57
A circus performer turned superspy is caught up in a Cold War web of conspiracy and death when the body of a murdered CIA agent is discovered in a Hawaiian marine park By any definition, Ringling Wallenda Grove is an extraordinary man. The son of expatriate Russian former circus owners, he mastered the arts of acrobatics, animal training, and magic at a young age, distinguished himself as an officer in World War II, and went on to amass a fortune of several million dollars before going into semiretirement. But there is another side to this man that few know about. R. W. Grove is a master spy, having honed his trade as a postwar intelligence agent with the OSS. Now the murder of a Company agent, whose body was found floating among the aquatic animals in Honolulu's popular Sea Life Park, is pulling Grove back into the game. A deadly international conspiracy is afoot, involving the nation's most bitter and dangerous enemies, and it centers on a covert CIA... Views: 57
A scientist discovers life and creates the perfect creature Views: 57
In this masterful collection of horror stories, George Zebrowski divides these nineteen tales into Personal, Political, and Metaphysical terrors?stories to scare you individually, stories to frighten you as a social animal, and stories that should terrify the entire human race. In ìI Walked with Fidel,î a young man encounters a once politically powerful zombie; ìJumperî focuses on a young woman with a dark and troubled past; while in ìThe Coming of Christ the Joker,î the light-hearted banter of a celebrity TV talk show becomes something far more serious. ìA Piano Full of Dead Spidersî is an eerie story of genius, its demands, and its delusions; in ìPassing Nights,î the truth behind a recurring nightmare is revealed; ìThe Soft Terrible Musicî depicts a man who must hide his past even from himself. And in the title story, the novella ìBlack Pockets,î Zebrowski asks: What happens to a man when his desire for revenge becomes all-consuming... Views: 56
The gigantic comet had slammed into Earth, forging earthquakes a thousand times too powerful to measure on the Richter scale, tidal waves thousands of feet high. Cities were turned into oceans; oceans turned into steam. It was the beginning of a new Ice Age and the end of civilization. But for the terrified men and women chance had saved, it was also the dawn of a new struggle for survival — a struggle more dangerous and challenging than any they had ever known…
Nominated for Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1978. Views: 56
Product DescriptionThe next twenty-four hours will be crucial to America's survival. A determined band of terrorists holds the key to bringing down the government by plunging the country into darkness, fear, and chaos -- a nightmare born not in a distant enemy land . . . but rather in the heart of America itself. After a mission gone bad, Counter Terrorist Unit operative Jack Bauer is relegated to infiltrating a dangerous homegrown militia group -- and stumbles upon information about an activated sleeper cell of Middle Eastern terrorists on American soil. But the roots of the insidious threat may go deeper than he suspects, firmly planted in the lies and treacheries of powerful government agencies. And without the trust and support of his CTU superiors, Jack may have to rely on the very fanatics he's sworn to destroy . . . or face an earth-shattering catastrophe at the end of the day. About the AuthorJohn Whitman is the author of numerous books and projects, including the "Star Wars: Galaxy of Fear" series, Zorro and the Witch's Curse, and, most recently, the trading cards for "24 Day 3." He is a 4th-degree black belt and defensive tactics instructor in Krav Maga, the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli military, has trained in protective services and defensive tactics in both the United States and in Israel, and has served as an instructor of U.S. law enforcement agencies and military anti-terrorist units. Views: 56
Stone Cold Desire - Mark Alders When true love is worth any price, even an eternity in stone. The Jewel of Herculaneum - Alexis Anthony A jewel from the past comes to the present. Lola - Alexis Anthony A new twist to an old song. Battle in the Bedchamber - Jojo Brown Domination has purpose and winning this battle will leave a man dry. A Living Forest - Paula Calloway Immortality bargains with Death for love's heart. The Necklace - Kira Chase Can a necklace change one's destiny? When Jordan finds a long lost necklace from her late grandmother, her life takes a new and unexpected turn. Behind the Jade Tiger - Christie Gordon What truth lies beneath a restless blanket of dreams? Terra Form - Viola Grace There is more than one way to give life. Mystical Passions - Stephani Hecht After a lifetime of being separated from her own kind, Korin encounters a handsome, mysterious male who holds the key to unlock her past and her passion. Mystical Rapture - Stephani Hecht Branded a traitor by elven brethren, Devin decided there is no such thing as a Happily Ever After, until he stumbles across a beautiful female who ignites an undeniable passion. Phantom Persuasion - Celia Jade Is there a connection between a string of mysterious letters in Brigit's apartment and the sensual man paying her very erotic visits in her dreams? The Pirate and the Mermaid - Marc Jarrod The gift from the sea is more than what you see. Banished - A.J. Llewellyn Hawaiian kahuna Mahini is banished for violating huna law. Can he find a new life, even love on a remote volcanic island or only death? Hula - A.J. Llewellyn Is love really like a hula dance? Can Mingo McCloud win back his cheating lover Kaolin or have they made too many missteps? Disciplining Baron - D.J. Manly A little naughty is a lot of nice, but the question is just who is naughty and who is nice. Green Eyes - D.J. Manly The eyes tell all and then some because it's all in the eyes. A Stone's Throw: Emma - C.R. Moss Her friend gone, her grief strong, Emma enters a boutique to find comfort and gets a deal of a lifetime. Perfect Vessel - Tierney O'Malley Jade is at the end of her rope, but the only lifeline in sight is from Kyr, a handsome green alien offering a proposal so wicked and indecent it's hard to ignore. Clancy's Irish Dream - Evelyn Star Pistachio ice cream isn't the only green thing in the freezer. Department Nine - Jen Suits Getting picked up can be a little more than expected. Slave for Sex - Laura Tolomei Rydan's dead lover returns as a green faerie, seducing him into passionate sex and submission, but will he trust her enough to change his destiny? Views: 56
