L. Neil Smith Boeken

True to his namesake, Emerson Ngu follows the way of individualism, making him the hero of Pallas, a libertarian paradise atop an asteroid, and the enemy of former senator Gibson Altman, the jealous leader of a communist dystopia. Reprint.

In a world where over 150,000 women have mysteriously disappeared without ransom, the Federalists and bureaucratic control create a chilling atmosphere. Meanwhile, the North American Confederacy, an alternate reality, grapples with its own set of crises, highlighting the stark contrast between oppressive governance and the struggle for freedom. The narrative delves into the complexities of both societies, exploring themes of captivity, resistance, and the quest for autonomy amidst chaos.

After surviving the crash of their spaceship, the first interstellar flight launched by the planet Vespucci, Whitney O'Thraight and a wounded officer are captured by savages, only to be rescued by a group of fierce monks

The story follows Denver detective Win Bear as he investigates a murder and unexpectedly discovers the probability broach, a portal to alternate worlds. His journey leads him to a bizarre version of Earth where Congress is based in Colorado, citizens carry firearms, gorillas serve in the Senate, and essential services are privatized. This intriguing blend of crime and speculative fiction explores themes of reality and societal structure through Win's eye-opening experiences in these strange new worlds.

The book features a richly crafted narrative that captivates readers with its imaginative storytelling. It delves into complex themes and characters, offering a unique perspective that resonates deeply. The engaging plot twists and vivid descriptions create an immersive experience, making it a standout work that has garnered critical acclaim.

Traveling back in time to medieval Japan, the crew's mutiny threatens to strand Captain Gruenblum in the past

The Oseon was a solar system of luxury hotels catering to the underemployed filthy rich -- every gambler's dream come true. And so it was for Lando Calrissian and his robot companion until Lando broke the gambler's cardinal never beat a cop at high-stake games of chance...

In the twenty-first-century world, Marxist communist humans compete with the capitalist Elders, an alien race resembling giant squid, for control of an asteroid ful of valuable minerals and other resources. Reprint.

"With just one tiny exception, J Gifford is an ordinary, decent, small-town kind of guy. He pays his bills on time. He waters his lawn. He treats his neighbors and the folks with whom he does business with kindness and respect. He's good to children and small animals. The tiny exception? He's a vampire. Born in 1920, and "brought over" shortly after D-Day in a little French village, 90-year-old Gifford still looks and feels 24. He has friends, a place in the community, a thriving business, and a big orange tabby cat named Fiddlestring. He knows where all the good restaurants are. He's very tidy about that "tiny exception" and has never killed anybody. All he lacks in his life is the beautiful girl who made him what he is today -- and then mysteriously vanished."--Page 4 of cover.

Set on the mysterious planet Majesty, the story explores a vast, impenetrable green growth that shrouds the landscape, leaving its origins and the depths unexplored. As characters navigate this enigmatic environment, they confront the unknown and uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of their world. The narrative delves into themes of discovery, the limits of knowledge, and the allure of the unexplored.