Sci-Fi Killers - 14 Killer Science Fiction Short Stories by Philip K. Dick, Robert Silverberg, Harry Harrison, Fritz Leiber and more
Alfred Coppel
Location:
United States
Description:
Fourteen killer science fiction short stories from some of the best sci-fi authors of the 1940s, 50s, and 60s—tales where danger is personal, ideas are lethal, and survival is never guaranteed. These stories explore murder, justice, revenge, and unintended consequences through the sharp lens of classic science fiction. From assassins engineered by society to machines that decide humanity’s fate, each tale delivers tension, dark irony, and the kind of twist that made readers of the pulp era sit up and reread the final page. This is science fiction at its most ruthless—where technology solves problems by creating even worse ones. You’ll encounter worlds where punishment is more terrifying than crime, heroes haunted by yesterday’s wars, monsters born from human ambition, and futures where silence, obedience, or efficiency can be deadly. Some stories strike fast and hard; others creep under your skin and stay there. All of them reflect a time when science fiction wasn’t afraid to ask uncomfortable questions—and didn’t bother offering easy answers. Featuring masters of the genre at the height of their powers, this collection is a showcase of classic storytelling, unforgettable concepts, and grimly clever ideas that still feel unsettlingly relevant today. Stories included: Slay-Ride by Winston Marks Wreck Off Triton by Alfred Coppel Retribution by George T. Spillman The Skull by Philip K. Dick Prison of a Billion Years by C. H. Thames The Misplaced Battleship by Harry Harrison Monsters That Once Were Men by Robert Silverberg Seventh Victim by Robert Sheckley Birkett’s Twelfth Corpse by August Derleth Hero From Yesterday by Robert Silverberg The Foxholes of Mars by Fritz Leiber Watchbird by Robert Sheckley Cry Silence by Fredric Brown The Power by Fredric Brown Duration - 6h 54m. Author - Alfred Coppel. Narrator - Scott Miller. Published Date - Wednesday, 18 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Scott Miller ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Slay-Ride Opening Credits
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Slay-Ride
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Slay-Ride Closing Credits
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Wreck Off Triton Opening Credits
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Wreck Off Triton
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Wreck Off Triton Closing Credits
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Retribution Opening Credits
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Retribution
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Retribution Closing Credits
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The Skull Opening Credits
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The Skull
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The Skull Closing Credits
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Prison of a Billion Years Opening Credits
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Prison of a Billion Years
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Prison of a Billion Years Closing Credits
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The Misplaced Battleship Opening Credits
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The Misplaced Battleship
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The Misplaced Battleship Closing Credits
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Monsters That Once Were Men Opening Credits
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Monsters That Once Were Men
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Monsters That Once Were Men Closing Credits
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Seventh Victim Opening Credits
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Seventh Victim
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Seventh Victim Closing Credits
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Birkett's Twelfth Corpse Opening Credits
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Birkett's Twelfth Corpse
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Birkett's Last Corpse Closing Credits
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Hero From Yesterday Opening Credits
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Hero From Yesterday
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Hero From Yesterday Closing Credits
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The Foxholes of Mars Opening Credits
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The Foxholes of Mars
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The Foxholes of Mars Closing Credits
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Watchbird Opening Credits
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Watchbird
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Watchbird Closing Credits
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Cry Silence Opening Credits
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Cry Silence
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Cry Silence Closing Credits
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The Power Opening Credits
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The Power
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The Power Closing Credits
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Ending Credits
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