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X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

An impulsive action, on his part? Hardly. Bron Hoddan went to the ship that landed on his native planet of Zan, the ship whose heartless crew was intent on lining up all his relatives for execution... and he stowed away.Bron had planned it all long before, hoping to escape to the planet Walden, a place of wealth and peace where he might have a chance to prove himself as an electrical engineer, then find the beautiful wife of his dreams.

How many dimensions are there? In The Other Now, Murray Leinster takes us to a place where more than one Now may exist. At least that is what Jimmy and Jane believe. Haynes, Jimmy's lawyer friend, believes Jimmy suffers from post-traumatic shock after a tragic auto accident. That is, before a revelation.

Calhoun was assigned the sector because the previous Med Ship inspector had dropped the ball, and the whole sector had gone to rack and ruin. When he starts his first inspection he becomes embroiled in a pandemic driven war between worlds. What can a simple Med Ship pilot in a 50 ton flitter do to bring peace and health back to two worlds on the brink?

A shipwrecked crew finds evidence of a long-dead space-traveling civilization. Based on a story by Murray Leinster, this episode of Dimension X originally aired on May 20, 1950.

A man left for dead, after the rest of his family is killed, somehow survives and is slowly remembering the events surrounding the incident. He now lives on the moon and is in charge of shipments back and forth to earth from the mines there. An attempted robbery reveals the murderer of his family. He wants revenge, but how?

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

There's an emergency on Dara and Calhoun, an Interstellar Medical Serviceman, feels duty-bound to respond. But Dara is under quarantine. And if Calhoun goes there, he'll be targeted as a plague-carrier - who can be shot on sight. Will Calhoun risk everything for a planet that's taboo?

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. 

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.

Scattered through the galaxy are thousands of worlds colonized by humans. Many have native microbes dangerous to the human immigrants. Others have diseases brought to them accidentally - or on purpose - by visiting ships. When millions of lives are threatened, it's a job for the Interstellar Medical Service, and a Med Ship is sent to solve the problem. Calhoun is the best the Med Service has, and hard experience has taught him that often the major obstacle to curing the sick is...the sick.

The Aliens by Murray Leinster is a gripping, high-stakes first-contact science fiction adventure from the golden age of the genre. Set during humanity’s expansion across the stars, the story follows the crew of the starship Niccola as they confront the mysterious and technologically advanced Plumies—an alien species whose intentions are entirely unknown. When an unexpected encounter leads to a violent misunderstanding and the two ships become physically fused together in deep space, humans and Plumies are forced into an uneasy alliance for survival.

In A Matter of Importance by Murray Leinster, the routine duty of a space police officer turns into a defining moment for humanity. As the passenger ship Cerberus sends a desperate distress call, veteran Sergeant Madden finds himself racing against time—not just for the passengers, but for his son’s fiancée trapped aboard. What begins as a standard rescue mission spirals into a delicate confrontation with the mysterious alien race known as the Huks.

SPACE PLATFORM takes you on a thrilling journey with a young man as he contributes to the construction of the worlds first space station. Renowned science-fiction author Murray Leinster brings to life the intricate details of building and launching this groundbreaking platform, blending scientific accuracy with vivid imagination. Prepare for a fast-paced narrative filled with intrigue, sabotage, and murder surrounding a project more secretive and valuable than the atom bomb! - Summary by Gutenberg text

In a puzzling predicament, the crew faces a maddening paradox without the necessary repair parts, they are unable to retrieve the very ship that holds those parts! Join us as we explore this intricate dilemma.

As the Earth expedition traverses the vast, rock-hewn corridors of the desolate asteroid, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary celestial body. This ancient fortress, brimming with incomprehensible weapons of destruction, stands as a haunting testament to a long-gone civilization. Who were the architects of this formidable stronghold? What unfathomable threat did they once defend against? And why has it remained eerily abandoned for centuries? The answers elude the explorers—everything here is lifeless… or is it? High above the somber depths of the fortress, a powerful ...

"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 Tanks, Murray Leinster delves into the future of warfare, envisioning the grim consequences of technological advancement in combat. Written in the 1920s, he reflects on the devastating innovations of World War I—like armored tanks and poisonous gas—and speculates how these developments will shape conflicts to come. Set in 1932, this gripping tale portrays a war between the United States and the so-called Yellow enemy. Published in the inaugural issue of Astounding Stories of Super Science in January 1930, this story stands as a thought-provoking piece of science fiction, ...

Calhoun is an Interstellar Medical Serviceman on a mission to the forbidden planet of Dara. But venturing into this taboo territory poses a deadly risk if he breaks quarantine, he’ll be seen as a plague-carrier, making him a target for anyone from Weald. Yet, what’s a story without a little risk? As tensions rise, Calhoun finds himself under fire from mysterious men of Dara. What secrets lie within this perilous world? (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

The War to End All Wars has finally come to a close, and the world is slowly trying to regain its footing in the chaotic aftermath of 1919. But just as peace seems within reach, a sinister supervillain emerges, determined to impose his rule over the globe. Armed with his supersonic helicopter, the Black Flyer, he launches a ruthless campaign to seize control of the worlds major ports and rivers, creating massive icebergs with his devious inventions. Nations tremble before his might, but they underestimate the resilience of our hero—a brilliant scientist specializing in low temperatures ...