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DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited Tom Godwin collection, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. For The Cold Equations Space Prison The Nothing Equation The Helpful Hand of God Cry from a Far Planet The Last Victory —And Devious the Line of Duty Brain Teaser The Barbarians
This is a collection of stories by a master of science fiction adventure, with added dimensions of speculation and cold, hard realism.
A ship heading from Earth to Athena, a planet 500 light years away, is suddenly attacked by the Gerns, an alien empire in its expansion phase. People aboard are divided by the invaders into Acceptables and Rejects. The Acceptables would become slave labor for the Gerns on Athena, and the Rejects are forced ashore on the nearest 'Earth-like' planet, called Ragnarok. The Gerns say they will return for the Rejects, but the Rejects quickly realise that that isn't going to happen.
In 'The Barbarians from a Far Planet: Tom Godwin Boxed Set (Illustrated Edition)', Tom Godwin presents a gripping collection of sci-fi short stories that explore the themes of human nature, survival, and society. Written in a concise and straightforward style, Godwin's work is reminiscent of the Golden Age of Science Fiction, capturing the essence of the era with its focus on moral dilemmas and futuristic settings. Each story in this boxed set is accompanied by vivid illustrations that enhance the reader's experience and bring Godwin's imaginative worlds to life. Fans of classic science fiction will appreciate the timeless appeal of these tales. Tom Godwin, known for his influential contribu...
e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited Tom Godwin collection: For The Cold Equations Space Prison The Nothing Equation The Helpful Hand of God Cry from a Far Planet The Last Victory -And Devious the Line of Duty Brain Teaser The Barbarians
Sometimes the most diligent and loyal thing an old man can do is fumble, drink beer, and let a young man get into trouble....
For the most part, Godwin’s stories—however grim the situation—are really about triumph in the face of adversity. Here, in a story which is also a truly classic science fiction “problem solver tale,” is a splendid example.
The space ships were miracles of power and precision; the men who manned them, rich in endurance and courage. Every detail had been checked and double checked; every detail except-- The Nothing Equation.
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.
“I’m going to destroy the Dome world.” Fleeing from her lifelong home with a Freedomer terrorist into an unknown future, Remy arrives in Prime Settlement to find her dream of being an exalted and adored leader has suddenly come true. In the second novel of the Dome Trilogy, Remy is glorified as the long-awaited messianic leader of a devoutly religious populace and promises them the Dome above their heads as a homeland – a vow even their revered Messiah Ami was unable to fulfill. Vengeance turns to apprehension as Remy realizes that not everything is as simple as it seems and even the best intentions can produce devastating consequences.