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The scientists of Rykeman III were conceded by all the galactic members to be supreme in scientific achievement. Now the Rykes were going to share their vast knowledge with the scientists of Earth. To any question they would supply an answer -- for a price. And Hockley, of all Earth's scientists, was the stubborn one who wanted to weigh the answers with the costs. . . . And why exactly did the Rykes need to ask that price if their science was that effective?
In 'The Year When Stardust Fell' by Raymond F. Jones, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic world where a mysterious substance, known as Stardust, has brought humanity to the brink of destruction. Jones' writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, intricate world-building, and a sense of urgency that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War era, the novel explores themes of scientific discovery, environmentalism, and the consequences of unchecked human ambition. The narrative is both thought-provoking and entertaining, offering a unique blend of science fiction and social commentary. Jones' ability to blend...
"As soon as I'm well we'll go to Mars for a vacation again,"Alice would say. But now she was dead, and the surgeons said she was not even human. In his misery, Hastings knew two things: he loved his wife; but they had never been off Earth! A reporter should be objective even about a hospital. It's his business to stir others' emotions and not let his own be stirred. But that was no good, Mel Hastings told himself. No good at all when it was Alice who was here somewhere, balanced uncertainly between life and death. Alice had been in Surgery far too long. Something had gone wrong. He was sure of it. He glanced at his watch. It would soon be dawn outside. To Mel Hastings this marked a significant and irrevocable passage of time. If Alice were to emerge safe and whole from the white cavern of Surgery she would have done so now.
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"The Alien" by Raymond F. Jones is a classic science fiction novel that explores themes of identity, humanity, and extraterrestrial contact. Jones' narrative introduces readers to a thought-provoking story in which an alien entity seeks to understand and interact with the people of Earth. The novel delves into the complexities of communication and the impact of a close encounter with an otherworldly intelligence. "The Alien" is a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts who appreciate explorations of first contact and the mysteries of the cosmos.
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The Algorans. masters of time travel, had lost control of the time channels. In despair, they stood helplessly by as the barbarian hordes of the devastating Bakori were unleashed on the universe. In the little town of Midland, U.S.A., Joe Simmons worked feverishly to assemble the only device that had a chance to stop them. He knew that success depended on a beautiful Algoran woman, Tamarina, yet he didn't even know if she would re-appear! This whole disaster was his fault.
CALL ME KETAN! Like all my companions in Kronweld I emerged full-grown from the Temple of Birth. My needs, my wishes, my passions were coldly filed in the perforated transparencies that constitute the integrated will of Kronweld. But I alone harbour curiosity about our past. I alone know the Bors of Dark Land and how they are born. I alone have discovered the hidden secret of our birth... and have heard the groaning fertility prisoners of the other world. Here is their message: "If any of you live, come through to us. Save us. Bring weapons!" I am going to them now. I do not know whether I will ever return from the great Edge...
Just speculate for a moment on the enormous challenge to archeology when interplanetary flight is possible ... and relics are found of a race extinct for half a million years! A race, incidentally, that was scientifically so far in advance of ours that they held the secret of the restoration of life!One member of that race can be brought back after 500,000 years of death....
Raymond F. Jones is perhaps best known for his novel This Island Earth, which was made into a movie of the same name. However, from the 40's to the 60's he wrote numerous short stories and novellas dealing with aliens and alien worlds and their affects on humans. This collection brings back nine of his magazine works in Raymond F. Jones Resurrected. Stories include: - Correspondence Course - Tools of the Trade - Noise Level - The Colonists - The Unlearned - Cubs of the Wolf - Human Error - The Memory of Mars - The Great Gray Plague - Special Preview: The Blood Red Sands of Mars - by Greg Fowlkes