Amazing Tales Volume 8
Jan 2025 · CLASSICS TO GO Book 8 · Otbebookpublishing
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Step into the uncharted territories of imagination with "Amazing Tales Volume 8", an extraordinary science fiction anthology expertly curated by the legendary Fritz Leiber. This collection serves as a gateway to new worlds and rich narratives that challenge perceptions of reality and what it means to be human. Embark on a chilling journey in Leiber's own masterpiece, "The Snowbank Orbit", as the silent void of space threatens the sanity of its isolated inhabitants. Venture into urban landscapes with a twist in David Mason's "Something Will Turn Up", where whimsical encounters redefine the mundane. Get lost in the cosmic wit and interstellar escapades of "Garrity's Annuities", or hold your breath as civil unrest and political turmoil unfold in Robert Scott's heart-pounding "Misrule". Scott's evocative piece, "A Bad Town for Spacemen", digs deep into the homesickness and alienation felt by returning astronauts, while Leiber's "The 64-Square Madhouse" transcends a mere game of chess, evolving into a high-stakes battle of intellect between man and machine. Dive into the noir-esque mystery of "The Man Who Flew" by Charles D. Cunningham, a story shrouded in existential questions and enigmatic intrigue, and let David Mason's "Road Stop" grip you with its tale of suspense set on a deserted highway. "Amazing Tales Volume 8" is a treasure trove of diverse stories, each a unique journey bursting with psychological depth, suspense, and cosmic wonder. Whether you're an aficionado of adrenaline-pumping dystopias or tales of existential musings within far-off galaxies, this anthology promises a captivating voyage into the unexpected. Explore these narratives to discover both the anomalies and the abiding truths of the human spirit.
About the author
Fritz Reuter Leiber Jr. (December 24, 1910 September 5, 1992) was an American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of sword and sorcery fantasy, having coined the term.
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