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This classical work, significant throughout human history, has been meticulously preserved and republished by Alpha Editions in a modern format. The book features a complete reformatting and retyping, ensuring clarity and readability, rather than relying on scanned copies of the original. This effort aims to keep the work accessible for present and future generations.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a bustling urban jungle, the narrative explores the lives of diverse characters navigating their dreams and struggles. Themes of resilience, community, and the quest for identity intertwine as individuals from different walks of life confront their pasts and aspirations. The author intricately weaves personal stories with broader social issues, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the complexities of modern life. The vivid imagery and emotional depth invite readers to immerse themselves in the characters' journeys.
Featuring a diverse array of tales, this collection showcases stories from both classic and contemporary science fiction authors. It explores the evolution of robots in literature, highlighting their significance and the imaginative visions of the future they inspire. Each story reflects unique themes and perspectives, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre.
Set a billion years in the past, the narrative unfolds at Hawksbill Station, a unique time-travel facility. The story intricately weaves together the experiences of its characters as they navigate the challenges of living in a prehistoric world. Themes of survival, exploration, and the ethical dilemmas of time travel are explored, offering a thought-provoking look at humanity's place in the vast timeline of existence. The dual timeframes enhance the complexity of the plot, inviting readers to ponder the implications of their actions across time.
Set against a backdrop of gritty urban life, the narrative follows a determined protagonist navigating the challenges of a tumultuous environment. Themes of resilience and redemption intertwine as the character confronts personal demons and societal issues. The story delves into complex relationships, highlighting the impact of choices and the struggle for a better future. With vivid descriptions and a gripping plot, the book captures the essence of survival in a world fraught with danger and moral ambiguity.
In a gripping narrative, the book delves into the psyche of a complex protagonist entangled in a web of crime and moral ambiguity. As the story unfolds, themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of one’s choices are explored. The characters are richly developed, revealing their vulnerabilities and motivations, which drive the plot forward. With unexpected twists and a dark atmosphere, the tale keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the nature of good and evil.
Arcydzieło Roberta Silverberga, nominowane do nagród Hugo i Nebula. Jedna z tych rzadko spotykanych powieści, które są jednocześnie olśniewające i intymne. - Michael Chabon. David Selig od dzieciństwa ma zdolności telepatyczne. Bez trudu czyta w myślach innych ludzi i poznaje ich najgłębiej skrywane sekrety. Z czasem jednak dochodzi do wniosku, że ten dar jest zarówno narzędziem władzy, jak i przekleństwem. Wkraczający w wiek średni, coraz bardziej wyalienowany Selig nie potrafi nawiązać normalnych związków z ludźmi. Ledwo wiąże koniec z końcem, utrzymując się z pisania prac semestralnych dla studentów. Jest coraz bardziej zniesmaczony tym, co dzieje się w Ameryce. Na domiar złego odkrywa, że jego cudowny dar zaczyna z niewiadomego powodu zanikać…
A disgraced LA music star faces execution for a crime he didn't commit in the long-lost crime novel of Robert Silverberg, SFF Writers of America Grand Master, available for the first time in over 60 years. HAD L.A.'S HOTTEST BANDLEADERBECOME AN INSTRUMENT OF DEATH?Before his extraordinary career as a grandmaster of science fiction, Robert Silverberg honed his craft as a writer for a variety of pulp magazines, including crime digests with titles like Trapped and Guilty Detective Story Magazine. He also wrote this long-lost novel, which appeared under the pen name "Stan Vincent" in 1960 - and has never been published since.Meet Bob McKay: once a rising star in the toniest nightclubs of Los Angeles, now a down-and-out denizen of tawdry bars where B-girls hustle drinks and brawls break out nightly. When one hustler winds up strangled, McKay lands on Death Row. Can a starlet and a sympathetic newspaper columnist clear his name before his date with the death chamber?Featuring a new introduction by the author and three bonus stories from Guilty and Trapped, THE HOT BEAT offers readers a trip through time back to the pulp era, when a future star was making his bones with stories of murder, betrayal, and dangerous desires...
CONNIETeenage Connie has her life all mapped out. She and John will go steady until she joins him at college. Then after graduation, they will be married. John will begin law school, and there will be three children, a pretty little home on Long Island and a trip to Europe… but all that changes the night she is kidnapped by a gang of young toughs, taken to an old warehouse, and repeatedly raped. Connie’s dreams are shattered—nothing is the same. John is hesitant and uncomfortable with her. Her parents only want to send her away to live with her grandparents for a while. With nothing left to lose, Connie decides to start getting even with the world.MEGThe night Meg loses her virginity she sees her Idaho life mapped out for marriage to a farmer, a bunch of kids, old before her time. But Meg has bigger dreams than that. She knows the power her body has over men. So she hops a bus for New York City and discovers a talent agent named Max Bonaventura who is so impressed by her bounteous figure that he decides to throw all his efforts into making her a star. Sure, she might have to strip in front of total strangers… she might have to sleep with a few guys to get there… but it’ll be worth it. Max knows what he’s doing, and Meg knows that anything is better than going back to Idaho. Or is it?