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Time Agents Ross Murdock and Gordon Ashe return for another assignment, this time to the tropical island paradise planet of Hawaika. Something apocalyptic has occurred in this planet’s history, altering its topography and cleansing it of all intelligent life. But something goes wrong when they attempt a peek at the past through a Time Gate, and with the Polynesian girl Karara and her trained dolphins Tino-rau and Taua, are plunged into a conflict between a dying super-race, barbarian natives, and invading aliens. (Summary by Mark Nelson)This show includes AI-generated content.

The Throg task force struck the Terran survey camp a few minutes after dawn, without warning, and with a deadly precision which argued that the aliens had fully reconnoitered and prepared that attack. 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. And so Shann Lantee, most menial of the Terrans attached to the camp on the planet Warlock, was left alone and weaponless in the ...

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 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...

Immerse yourself in the shadowy allure of Southern Gothic storytelling, where the echoes of history and the weight of family legacy intertwine. "Ralestone Luck" invites listeners to explore the intricate tapestry of mystery, adventure, and the supernatural as they follow the Ralestone siblings on their quest to reclaim their ancestral heritage. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into themes of fortune, loss, and the haunting secrets that lie hidden in the past. This rotating collection offers a rich array of narratives steeped in intrigue, inviting you to uncover the ...

Embark on a journey through the tumultuous landscape of the Civil War, where themes of loyalty, honor, and rebellion take center stage, as suggested by the evocative title. "Ride Proud, Rebel!" delves into the lives of those caught in the crossfire, exploring the personal struggles and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers and civilians alike. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners are invited to experience a rotating collection of narratives that highlight the complexities of war and the human spirit's resilience. This is not a single story but a series of unique ...

Step into the golden age of imagination with Classic Science Fiction Short Stories, a powerful collection of visionary tales from the masters who defined the genre. Featuring works by Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Andre Norton, and E. E. Smith, this anthology explores humanity’s future, the limits of technology, distant worlds, and the nature of reality itself.

A SFWA Grandmaster Reimagines a Fantasy Masterpiece. Humans wear collars and Elves wear crowns. Dragons watch from the shadows while the world burns. Shana is the forbidden child of an immortal Elvenlord and a human slave. She was raised in secret by dragons who taught her mind-magic that makes...

Rebel Spurs invites you to journey through the rugged landscapes of the post-Civil War American West, where the spirit of adventure and the quest for identity collide. This podcast showcases a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that delve into themes of courage, resilience, and the search for belonging amid the chaos of an untamed frontier. Each episode presents compelling stories of individuals facing treachery, moral dilemmas, and the harsh realities of life on the range, all while navigating personal truths and honor. With every new episode, listeners are encouraged to immerse ...

Venture into the depths of the cosmos where survival hinges on wit and resilience, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast immerses listeners in a rotating collection of gripping sci-fi audiobooks that explore the harrowing journeys of individuals stranded in alien environments. Each episode unveils a new story, highlighting the struggle against formidable extraterrestrial forces and the harsh realities of uncharted worlds. Themes of isolation, ingenuity, and the quest for survival resonate throughout, inviting listeners to reflect on the human spirit's capacity to endure in the face...

Wisteria is magically attuned to the world around her. Her senses relish the tastes of magic that the wonders of nature offer. But the peacefulness of her backwoods existence is shattered when her village is attacked by the raiding force of the bellicose Lord Purvis, who leaves only this twenty-something magic wielder and an adolescent lass as the inadvertent survivors. Wisteria has pledged herself to a mission. Now she and her young ward must brave the wilds beyond their home in pursuit of the ravager who destroyed everyone near and dear to their hearts.

A mage, seeking to enslave the Valley and destroy the Forest, has brutally sundered a family. A mother has fled into the woods with her infant girl-child, while the depraved sorcerer holds the babe’s twin—a boy—captive in a black tower. The mother dies but the girl survives. Adopted by the strange denizens of the Forest—safe from the mage’s malevolent influence—she grows to young womanhood, cultivating a cherished skill that has been denied the others of her kind: the ability to truly hear the sounds of her world. 

The king's lottery has determined that Twilla, a young orphaned apprentice of a renowned wise woman, must marry—for only the wedded can survive the terrible fate awaiting those who penetrate the primeval forest. Altered by a talisman of great power, she escapes her unwanted lot and joins a commander's tragically blinded son on a remarkable journey from peril to peril. For they are the chosen who must rescue the vanquished of an ancient war of magic . . . and shape the destiny of a bloody, disputed land.

In the future, venturing out into the stars is more than a way for humanity to chart the cosmos—it's big business. Every time a new planet is discovered, the highest bidder gets first dibs with exclusive property rights for a year. Anything they can find, they can keep. The planet Limbo was considered a waste of rock to most, which is the only reason apprentice cargo master Dane Thorson and the rest of the crew of the Solar Queen could afford to bid on it. But they soon discover that Limbo is far from uninhabited, the Solar Queen is far from the first ship to explore it.

In the shadowy crossroads of deep-space outposts, where wanderers trade stories as often as credits, one woman stands apart: Steena—quiet, sharp-eyed, and possessed of a mind that never forgets. A thin, gray figure with a photographic memory and an uncanny instinct for danger, Steena has saved more lives than she’s ever claimed credit for. And when Bub Nelson brings her Bat, a massive gray tom-cat with a growl like a reactor core, the two form a bond as mysterious as the galaxy itself.

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 a world where conquering space seems possible, could conquering time be next? This is the tantalizing theory that American scientists are investigating as they seek to unravel the source of the Russians newfound knowledge. What if Russian scientists had discovered a way to travel back in time to uncover the secrets of the past? Enter young Ross Murdock, an intelligent but fiercely independent nonconformist, who finds himself entangled in a top-secret government project at an Arctic base. His unique traits, which often make him a rebel in society, become essential as he assumes the role of a...

Imaginative stories of dark powers, courageous heroes, and breathtaking adventure from "one of the pioneer women in science fiction" (Anne McCaffrey). In a career spanning from the Golden Age of science fiction and fantasy to the modern age, Andre Norton's brilliant mind and inimitable talents...

Deep within the lush jungles of Jumala, a man is in hiding—his mind reprogrammed with anothers brain patterns and a staggering reward on his head. Star Hunter takes you on a thrilling journey through an interstellar game of cat and mouse, where a man discovers his hidden powers while being pursued by an unrelenting safari intent on capturing something no human should ever possess...This show includes AI-generated content.

In this great science fiction novel, Andre Norton brings to new life the legendary King Arthur and the wizard Merlin in the light of modern knowledge of a lost period of history and today's understanding of science and interplanetary communication. Yet, as in all Norton's wonder novels, this is a fabulous adventure in fantasy. Here is Merlin, half star-born, gifted with the advice of an alien intelligence, given the task of renewing civilization and starting humanity again up the ladder to the stars. Here is Arthur, unaware of his stellar heritage.