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The Sensitive Man

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:08:04 +0300

Conspiracy seems to be as much a part of our times as it was in the times of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. Hence it finds frequent reflection in all branches of fiction, including science fiction. Yet, as in life, something new has been added, the most gigantic conspiracy of all, the human conspiracy against conspirators. Which makes for a fine stirring story in this short novel of the future. One man stood between a power-hungry cabal and world mastery-but a man of unusual talents.

Security

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:08:25 +0300

In a world where Security is all-important, nothing can ever be secure. A mountain-climbing vacation may wind up in deep Space. Or loyalty may prove to be high treason. But it has its rewards. Please visit www.PhoenixPick.com for more great sci-fi.

The Valor of Cappen Varra

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:04:41 +0300

It's been said that there are many and strange shadows, memories surviving from dim pasts, in this fantastic universe of ours. Here the great Poul Anderson turned to a legend from the Northern countries, countries where even today the pagan past seems only like yesterday, to tell the story of Cappen Varra, who came to Norren an age ago, in a time and place we really can't remember anymore.

To Build a World

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:06:05 +0200

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Operation Chaos and Operation Luna

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:26:11 +0200

Werewolf Steve Matuchek and witch Ginny Graylock defend America in this fantasy duology from the multiple Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author.

Operation Chaos: In a world where magic is real, werewolf Steve Matuchek and powerful witch Virginia Graylock are paired together in the war to stop the invading Caliphate forces from taking over America. Their mission: stop the enemy from unleashing their superweapon—a genie in a bottle. And that is only the beginning of an adventure that will take them quite literally to Hell and back . . .

"Operation Chaos was one of the truly fine fantasies of the 1970s, a fantasy whose magic was so splendidly engineered that you felt it was as logical—and as likely—as our real technology." —Harry Turtledove

"A great read, from a master writer at the top of his game." —GirlsWithGuns.org

Operation Luna: Now married with three...

Seven Conquests

Fri, 21 Dec 1984 10:31:33 +0300

Epub (my conversion)

The old blue man sighed, and a smile tugged at his mouth. You didn’t work many centuries in the Service without becoming an idealist and a cynic. So many planets, spinning through night and cold, so many souls huddled on them…a half million full-status worlds, members of interstellar civilization by virtue of knowing that such a civilization existed… and how many millions more who did not know. The duty of true civilization was to guide its brothers in darkness— secretly, gently keeping from them the devastating knowledge that a million-year-old society already existed, until they had matured enough to take that bitter pill and join the League of the older planets.

A Bicycle Built for Brew

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:26:06 +0300

Silent Victory

Wed, 14 Sep 1977 14:20:24 +0300

"In space war, seeing is not believing! The twenty-year Earth-Mars war was finally over. What was left of Earth - its crumbling cities, its ruined farmlands - were firmly and completely under the rule of the Martian Archon. And this powerful planetary ruler was taking no chances: he intended to reduce the Terrans to a society of primitive agricultural tribes in less than a generation! But for David Arnfeld, ex-spaceman and Earth Base Commander, there was something in the whole setup which didn't ring true. What had both sides muffed countless chances to end that awful war in its first year or two? And why had the two planets gone to war in the first place? In the back of Arnfeld's mind and idea was growing... perhaps there was yet a chance to save the doomed population of Earth. But if his idea were true, and proof was available, he had to work fast.

Two Novels of Far-Future Apocalypse

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:26:04 +0200

Experience the end of the world as we know it in two classic novels from "one of science fiction's most revered writers" (USA Today).

Now in one volume: two post-apocalyptic adventures from the visionary mind of Grand Master of Science Fiction and Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author Poul Anderson.

The Winter of the World

A second Ice Age has destroyed civilization. From its ruins arises the powerful Rahidi empire, bent on seeking world domination and leaving devastation in its wake. But its invasion of the primitive Rogaviki may not go as planned, for at the head of their forces is the indomitable Donya of Hervar, a woman of courage and conviction who will not let her people perish without a fight . . .

"An intriguing mystery about the Rogaviki people . . . Quite a worthwhile read. Certainly [Anderson] put a lot of thought into this novel and he's achieved something...

Question and Answer : The Collected Short Works of Poul Anderson (Volume 7)

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:26:01 +0200

Sam Hall

Wed, 14 Sep 1977 14:20:25 +0300

From : Astounding Science Fiction , August 1953.

Hugo 1954 Nominee Novelette

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A revolution takes planning, organization, careful detail work. and the more organized the force to be overthrown, the more organization it takes. But it takes something more than that; it needs the fire and the lift of a Legend!

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Note: Note that the original version of this story was revised for The Best of Poul Anderson, probably by Anderson himself.

For example: In the opening paragraphs no longer has a "punched card" which is checked for "holes," but simply a "card" that's checked for "magnetic encodings." He's no longer bound for "New Pittsburgh," but for "Cincinnati." Superfluous words have been removed from many sentences, etc.

This conversion was made from a scan of the original magazine story, which received the nomination for the 1954 Hugo Award.

The High Crusade (original illustrated)

Wed, 14 Sep 1977 11:06:16 +0300

It is easy — but markedly dangerous — to consider

that ignorance, stupidity, and folly are the same thing.

The invading aliens naturally knew ignorance when

they saw it ……

Time Patrol: The Complete Stories

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:11:04 +0200

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The Big Rain

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:30:17 +0200

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