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The man who wouldn't sign up
The Man Who Wouldn't Sign Up, a compelling narrative by Tom Purdom, explores themes of personal conviction and societal expectations through a gripping storyline. The book follows the journey of an individual who resolutely refuses to enlist in the military, sparking a series of conflicts and revelations that challenge both his own beliefs and the norms of his society. Purdom's writing is both thought-provoking and engaging, presenting a nuanced examination of the reasons behind the protagonist's decision and the consequences that ensue. The story delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by those who stand against prevailing pressures, offering a deep reflection on courage, integrity...
The warriors
"The Warriors" by Tom Purdom is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of conflict and survival in a futuristic setting. Purdom's story is set in a world where humanity is engaged in a high-stakes struggle for dominance and survival, blending elements of space opera and military science fiction. The plot typically revolves around a group of protagonists who are part of an elite force or resistance against a powerful adversary. The novel explores their battles, strategies, and the moral complexities of warfare. Purdom's narrative is known for its intense action sequences, well-developed characters, and thoughtful examination of the consequences of conflict. "The Warriors" stands out for its engaging storyline and its ability to provide both thrilling entertainment and deeper reflections on the nature of power and conflict. Fans of science fiction and military-themed stories will find this novel a compelling read that combines imaginative world-building with a gripping plot
I Want the Stars
THEY WANTED THE STARS... Eight hundred years from now, Earth is a paradise. Humanity has faced its greatest challenges...and won. Every wish is fulfilled. Every need is met. But is that enough? Jenorden wants more, wandering the galaxy with his friends as he seeks the answer. He knows his life is missing something. But what? And when aliens from another galaxy appear, offering to answer any question and reveal any secret, are their motives sinister ...or sincere?
Speaking of the Fantastic III
The basics of a good interview may be summed up in the following sentence: find someone interesting and articulate, ask just enough questions to get them talking, then point the microphone, shut up, and, oh, by the way, make sure your equipment works. So says Darrell Schweitzer, the editor of this fascinating volume of contemporary interviews with seventeen science fiction writers. Included are scintillating conversations with: George R. R. Martin, James Morrow, Jack Dann, Geoffrey A. Landis, Joe W. Haldeman, Zoran Zivkovic, Esther M. Friesner, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Harry Turtledove, Gregory Frost, Tom Purdom, D. G. Compton, Robert J. Sawyer, Charles Stross, Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Howard Waldrop.
Contemporary Science Fiction Authors
This bio-bibliography of the golden age of the science fiction field includes 308 biographies compiled from questionnaires sent to the authors, and chronological lists of 483 writers' published works. This facsimile reprint of the 1975 edition includes a title index, introduction, and minor corrections. A now-classic guide to the major and minor SF writers active in the early 1970s.
Science Fact and Science Fiction
Science fiction is a literary genre based on scientific speculation. Works of science fiction use the ideas and the vocabulary of all sciences to create valid narratives that explore the future effects of science on events and human beings. Science Fact and Science Fiction examines in one volume how science has propelled science-fiction and, to a lesser extent, how science fiction has influenced the sciences. Although coverage will discuss the science behind the fiction from the Classical Age to the present, focus is naturally on the 19th century to the present, when the Industrial Revolution and spectacular progress in science and technology triggered an influx of science-fiction works spec...
Kitra
Stranded in space: no fuel, no way home… and no one coming to help. From the pen of Hugo Finalist Gideon Marcus comes the found-family, YA Space Adventure you’ve been waiting for: Nineteen-year-old Kitra Yilmaz dreams of traveling the galaxy like her Ambassador mother. But soaring in her glider is the closest she can get to touching the stars — until she stakes her inheritance on a salvage Navy spaceship. On its shakedown cruise, Kitra’s ship plunges into hyperspace, stranding Kitra and her crew light years away. Tensions rise between Kitra and her shipmates: the handsome programmer, Fareedh; Marta, biologist and Kitra’s ex-girlfriend; Peter, the panicking engineer; and the oddball alien navigator, Pinky. Now, running low on air and food, it’ll take all of them working together to get back home. With illustrations by Hugo Finalist Lorelei Esther.
The Eighth Key
THE MAGIC IS GONE...OR IS IT? Lucian is a jaded flirt and professional bard who knows all the old songs about sorcery. When he meets Corwin, a shy mage who can still use magic despite the Drought, Lucian finds his desire growing with each passing day - not just for answers, but for Corwin himself. Sparks fly as they find themselves passionately entangled in adventure and each other. But learning the true origin of the Drought and the Key to ending it comes at a price that their bond may not survive...
