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"The Aliens" by Murray Leinster is a classic science fiction story exploring humanity’s first contact with an intelligent extraterrestrial race. Filled with suspense, diplomacy, and interstellar tension, this tale examines how communication and understanding can bridge the vast gap between species—or spark galactic conflict. Leinster masterfully blends scientific imagination with timeless human emotion, offering readers a thought-provoking vision of alien encounters. Perfect for fans of classic sci-fi and space exploration, The Aliens remains a must-listen audiobook for anyone who loves ...

In a future where humanity has colonized countless worlds across the galaxies, the key to sustainable colonies lies in recreating the complete ecology of their original home Earth. This ambitious endeavor involves transplanting everything from vibrant flora to pesky pests, creating a delicate balance that must be carefully managed. But what happens when that balance is disrupted? Join Moran and the crew aboard the space yacht Nadine as they stumble upon a mysterious world that has been brewing chaos for over a century. Can they survive the unpredictable and perilous environment that threatens ...

Bron, the reluctant heir to a notorious lineage of space pirates, dreams of a life as an electronic engineer. However, fate has other plans, as each attempt to escape his familys shadow pulls him deeper into a whirlwind of misadventures. Join Bron on a witty and whimsical space journey reminiscent of Harry Harrisons Stainless Steel Rat. Originally published in the February-April issues of Astounding Science Fiction in 1959. (Summary by Elliott Miller)

When the blue plague swept across the planet Dara, it ignited a wave of fear that rippled through nearby worlds. This fear morphed into a dangerous hatred, threatening the lives of millions and putting the fragile Galactic peace at risk. (Summary by Gutenberg text)

If you enjoyed The Mad Planet by Murray Leinster, youre in for a treat with its thrilling sequel. Set in a distant future where colossal insects and gigantic fungi dominate the landscape, humanity is struggling to adapt to this transformed world. Our courageous hero, Burl, returns to face an even more formidable threat than before. The monstrous insects are still lurking, but the true horror lies in the deadly Red Dust that endangers the very survival of the human race. Prepare to be captivated by this extraordinary tale as Burl confronts unimaginable challenges. Burl raised his spear and ...

In a world where every confidence trickster has taken a shot at old Vachti, one offering stands out‚Aîthe Elixir of Youth. But this time, Professor Barrs pitch is unlike any other, and Buck holds the key to something extraordinary! (Summary by Paul Hampton)

As humanity ventures deeper into the galaxy, they come to a stark realization they are not alone. With the emergence of two powerful empires, the stage is set for an inevitable clash. But is war truly the only outcome? Discover the thrilling possibilities that lie ahead. (Summary from Gutenberg text)

In a town gripped by fear and corruption, Big Jake Connors is orchestrating his reign of terror through violence, intimidation, and bribery. Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald seethes with frustration as the gangsters seem unstoppable‚Aîuntil one fateful day when a humble dry cleaning shop bravely refuses their protection offer. From that moment on, the balance of power begins to shift, leading to a series of strange and unexpected events. Murray Leinster invites you to explore a gripping what if scenario from his vivid imagination in this delightful tale. Tune in and prepare to be entertained! ...

Calhoun is a Med Ship Man in the Interstellar Medical Services, trying to study and prove his way up the Ranks. So when he somehow ends up on the wrong Planet, his First thought is of how his career may suffer for this mistake.The next thing on his mind is how to Escape. Now the lone medical officer on A plague planet. Calhoun and Murgatroyd look for a way to stop the spread of the disease and get back home in this science fiction masterpiece by Murray Leinster.

A physics professor at the American College in Istanbul, Dave Coglan, is visited by Lieutenant Ghalil of the Istanbul Police and M. Duval, a French scholar. After much deliberation, they query if, by any chance, he has been visiting the 13th Century. At first, Coglan does not take them seriously. Along with Ghalil and Duval, however, is a 700-year-old book with notations in English that includes his name and address. Further, the book has Coghlan's fingerprints and refers to an address and a reference to killing someone.

Der Klimawandel hat die Lebensbedingungen auf der Erde dramatisch verändert. Die Menschheit wurde in die Barbarei zurückgeschleudert. Nur ein kleiner Teil der Flora und Fauna hat überlebt und sich der neuen Lage angepasst. Die Nachfahren der früheren Menschen haben alles Wissen über die Existenz ihrer Ahnen verloren und befinden sich in der ersten Phase einer neuen Stammeskultur. Nur das Überleben zählt. Der Tag ist ausgefüllt mit der Jagd nach Nahrung und der Abwehr monströser Insekten, die in gigantischen Pilzwäldern hausen.

This audiobook looks like it might be some erotic tale of space men and harems of space women. It's not, though it does hint at that! It's barely PG. It's a comic-book style, campy, short sci-fi story from 1947. It's fun and funny. It's camp in the sci-fi conventions of the day. Murray Leinster was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins. He wrote hundreds and hundreds of short stories in the sci-fi genre. It's not Philip K. Dick or Isaac Asimov. Let this be your introduction to Leinster's huge library, and if you love it there is so much more to enjoy! You'll be in good company.

Canna III is a water planet with a single large island. The island is bordered by a high cliff. Civilians irrigating the land has caused issues where soil and bedrock meet. The land has been turned into a saltwater swamp, turned upside down. The swamp is sliding into the ocean, taking inhabitable land with it. Compounding the problem is a fuel leak from underground tanks threatening to detonate. Two Colonial Survey troubleshooters have been called to the planet to try and rectify the situation.

Critical Difference is the story of a Colonial Survey Officer named Massey assigned to a barren, frozen planet to check and approve colony installations. He discovers that this world's temperature is gradually getting colder. Eventually, the declining temperature will make the colony uninhabitable. The colony receives a coded message that the same thing is happening to their home world. The colonists rely on Massey to find a solution.

After their exploration ship is brutally attacked without warning by a previously unknown alien race, Lon and the other members of the Marintha's crew flee—with their new enemy in hot pursuit. The aliens chase the humans, who barely escape using overdrive. And to their surprise and horror, the aliens give chase—which shouldn't be possible in overdrive.

When the United Nation’s attempt to put a peace platform in orbit is sabotaged by the enemy, the United States goes ahead on its own. Almost immediately the enemy starts launching missiles at the platform trying to bring it down. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Joe Kenmore pilots a resupply mission. With missiles flying and rockets in short supply something that can survive the combat environment and haul supplies up to the platform is needed. They need a Space Tug!

It was August 19, 2037. The United Nations was just 50 years old. Televisors were still monochromatic. The Nidics had just won the World Series in Prague. Com-Pub observatories were publishing elaborate figures on moving specks in space which they considered to be Martian spaceships on their way to Earth....

Altruistic space pirates, nuclear-powered djinn, a time-travelling kangaroo - and more.... Three complete novels of humorous adventure, one of them a Hugo Award finalist, plus a trio of witty short stories with the distinctive Leinster touch.

With a shriek heard around the world, an alien spacecraft appears out of nowhere and crash lands on Antarctica. Its crew consists of just four apparent teenage humans, possessing technology unheard of on Earth. Is this the beginning of an alien invasion set to conquer Earth, or something else? One scientist and a newspaper reporter must solve the puzzle. Classic tale from sci-fi master Murray Leinster.

Two complete novels by the critically acclaimed science fiction master includes the Hugo Award-winning The Planet Explorer, in which the fate of the colonies across the galaxy rests in the hands of a single man, and The Forgotten Planet, in which the crew and passengers of a marooned planet struggle to survive in a world populated by deadly giant insects.