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Will F. Jenkins, known to science fiction fans by his penname Murray Leinster, was among the most prolific American writers of the 20th century. "The Dean of Science Fiction," as he was sometimes known, published more than 1,500 short stories and 100 books in a career spanning more than fifty years. This biography, written by his two youngest daughters, chronicles Murray Leinster's private and literary life from his first writings for The Smart Set and early pulp magazines such as Argosy, Amazing Stories and Astounding Stories, through the golden age of science fiction in the 1930s through the 1950s, to his death in 1975. Included as appendices are his famous 1946 story "A Logic Named Joe" and 1954 essay "To Build a Robot Brain."
Three complete novels, one of them a Hugo Award finalist, with a number of short stories.
Unexpectedly the starship Stellaris hurtled off the earth and into the farthest reaches of space. If only that was the only problem! No star maps, killer aliens and a ship that was only partially built.
Massy waked that morning when the only partly-opened port of his sleeping-cabin closed of itself and the room-warmer began to whir. He found himself burrowed deep under his covering, and when he got his head out of it the already-bright room was bitterly cold and his breath made a fog about him. He thought uneasily, It's colder than yesterday! But a Colonial Survey officer is not supposed to let himself seem disturbed, in public, and the only way to follow that rule is to follow it in private, too. So Massy composed his features, while gloom filled him. When one has just received senior service rating and is on one's very first independent survey of a new colonial installation, the unexpected can be appalling. The unexpected was definitely here, on Lani III.....
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The Collected Short Stories of Murray Leinster showcases the diverse writing style of the prolific author, with sci-fi and adventure themes prevalent throughout the collection. Leinster's precise prose and captivating storytelling draw readers into imaginative worlds filled with technological advancements and moral dilemmas. Each short story provides a glimpse into Leinster's unparalleled creativity and ability to engage readers with thought-provoking narratives. Set within the backdrop of the mid-20th century, Leinster's stories offer insights into the societal concerns and technological advancements of his time. Murray Leinster, a pioneer of science fiction literature, was known for his fo...