Ergebnis für "Harlem" in Science Fiction

Der junge, brillante Wissenschaftler Carl Vanderventer erfindet eine revolutionäre Technologie: Einen Schwingungsstrahl, mit dem er feste Objekte direkt von der Mondoberfläche auf die Erde transportieren kann. Neben Jahrmillionen alten Fossilien bringt er unschätzbar wertvolle Mond-Diamanten in sein Labor in den Bergen. Doch als der skrupellose Verbrecher Danny Kelly das Labor überfällt, passiert das Unfassbare: Eine unbedeutende, leuchtend rote Samenkapsel vom Mond wird weggeworfen und gerät in die fruchtbare Erde unseres Planeten...

Ever since being kidnapped from the Illiais Jungle as a child, Yelena Zaltana's life has been fraught with peril. But the recent loss of her Soulfinding abilities has endangered her more than ever before. As she desperately searches for a way to reclaim her magic, her enemies are closing in, and neither Ixia nor Sitia is safe for her anymore. Especially since the growing discord between the two countries and the possibility of a war threaten everything Yelena holds dear.

Sci-Fi Shorts is a collection of classic science fiction stories from the golden age of space fiction. This group of six unabridged short stories by various authors covers such adventures as secret research projects, underground robot organisations, a subjugated Earth, getting trapped in the void, alien minds, and strangers from Jupiter.

Where Blackness is your currency! If you were the kid who loved Dragon Ball Z and Wu-Tang. Who read comics and quoted Malcolm X. Who never fit neatly into either world, we built this for you! The Blerd Effect is your world, fully realized. Black nerdom elevated. No apologies, no asterisks. Just the culture, the canon, and the conversation you've been waiting for. Weird is the blueprint. Here, Black people are always the main character.

Dive into the captivating realm of early science fiction and the wonders of the unknown with "Astounding Stories 10, October 1930." This podcast invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of narratives that delve into themes of innovation, exploration, and the human condition as it grapples with extraordinary circumstances. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating collection of tales that challenge the boundaries of imagination and reality. As you encounter mind-bending concepts like stolen brains and invisible threats, you'll be drawn into unique explorations ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of early science fiction with "Astounding Stories 02, February 1930," where imagination knows no bounds and the extraordinary becomes reality. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rich tapestry of narratives filled with adventure, mystery, and speculative wonder, reflecting the innovative spirit of the genre during a pivotal time in literary history. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of tales that delve into the unknown, challenge the status quo, and ignite the imagination. This is not a single story but ...

Dive into the imaginative realm of "Astounding Stories 07, July 1930," where the boundaries of reality are pushed and the wonders of science fiction come alive. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating collection of captivating narratives that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity about the universe and our place within it. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting unique tales of adventure, innovation, and the extraordinary possibilities that lie beyond the stars. As you journey through these stories, you'll encounter thought-provoking themes of technology, ...

Time-travel tour guide Reegan McNamara's job-taking eager tourists to whenever they want to go-is usually a breeze. A trip back to 2020 to watch a world-changing speech seems no different, until a woman runs away from his tour group before the jump home. Now her tycoon husband is demanding her safe return-or Reegan will lose more than just his job.

Mercenary Captain Torin Covell needs a man who knows his way around a cockpit. Ace pilot Rain needs to get the hell off-planet. Thrown together by chance, the two men form a wary partnership. Torin has every intention of dumping Rain at the next moon, despite his intense attraction to the hotshot. In his line of work he can't afford to trust anyone, especially someone as infuriatingly charming and naive as Rain. But first, he's got a mission to complete.

What Rain wants, Rain gets. And what he wants is Torin, any way he can get him.

In this volume of the series of short science fiction stories we discover new sapient races, a race to Mars, planets disintegrating, psionic interlopers, hidden ancient worlds, explosive exploits and time travel. The stories are: 'Atom Drive' by Charles Louis Fontenay, 'Hot Planet' by Hal Clement, 'Nobel Redman' by Jesse Franklin Bone, 'Seed of the Arctic Ice' by H. G. Winter, 'Silver Dome' by Harl Vincent, 'The Vortex Blaster' by Edward Elmer Smith and 'Time and Time Again' by H. Beam Piper.

An entire subway train filled with unsuspecting passengers vanishes without a trace in the depths of the New York subway! A murder victims body appears to dissolve into the ground right before a witnesss eyes! What dark secrets do the mysterious subterranean ape men hold? Dive into this enthralling tale of wild science fiction and uncover the truth for yourself! - Summary by Ben Tucker

Dive into a cosmos of imagination with Four Science Fiction Novellas. In The Copper-Clad World, Blaine awakens on Jupiter‚As enigmatic fifth moon, Io, where mysteries abound. Creatures of Vibration takes you on a thrilling journey as space vagabonds encounter the vibration-obsessed inhabitants of Saturns moon, Titan. In Vulcans Workshop, Luke Fenton faces six months of hard labor in a treacherous environment, navigating the dangerous plantoid Vulcan while plotting his revenge. Finally, Wanderer of Infinity introduces you to an alien hero determined to save worlds from inter-dimensional ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES #1 BESTSELLER OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK 'One of the best books I have ever read in my entire life. I haven't felt this way since I first read Beloved . . .' Oprah Winfrey The unmissable debut novel by the critically acclaimed author of Between the World and Me and We Were Eight...

We wish you a steampunk Christmas.... Changed forever after tragedy, a woman must draw strength from her husband's love. A man learns that love isn't always what you expect. A thief steals the heart of a vengeful professor. And an American inventor finds love Down Under. Enjoy Victorian Christmas with a clockwork twist in these four steampunk novellas.

Socially awkward Will, grieving her mother’s death, is fascinated by Dolly, a beautiful, charming rebel with an insatiable taste for adrenaline. Both musicians come alive at Harlem jazz clubs and Prohibition-era speakeasies. Dazzled by the world they are discovering together, their romance ignites. But while Will is obsessed with Dolly, Dolly is obsessed with crime. The power dynamics keep shifting as Will agrees to commit petty crimes with Dolly in exchange for sexual favors. When the University and their rich families unite to split them up, passions escalate. 

Selia has run her family's tavern since she was 15 and can hunt and fight as the equal of any male. When she rescues a badly wounded man and nurses him back to health, she has no idea she's about to change not only her life, but also the destinies of two peoples….

Recently out of rehab, Sasha James is determined to keep her head down, complete her parole, and never touch amber again. The chip in her neck controls her cravings for the highly addictive drug, but also tracks her every move. Not that she goes anywhere other than work and the halfway house she calls home - a far cry from her luxurious former life as lover of the mining colony's top drug dealer, Guy Christiansen.

Sheriff Guy Trident doesn't have much to do with off-worlders; he has his hands full keeping his own planet safe. But he'll do anything, go anywhere to save Jewel Quinn. She broke his heart years ago when she left to marry a Terraloft aristocrat. Now she's run away from her husband, only to fall into the clutches of slavers.

Since the loss of her father, Abigail Thatch's life has been in turmoil. Her social status is in shambles, her finances depleted, and she's on the verge of losing her beloved home. But everything changes when she meets the dashing flying machine captain Jasper Blackthorn. Not only does he introduce her to a world she thought only existed in myth and legend, he awakens sensual feelings deep within her.

Captain Chae Beyon is a hustler, a mercenary pilot, a wounded woman who prefers her men to be easily thrown aside. Daned Traern is a first-caste Ladaian bound by tradition and DNA to protect his race. He's willing to align himself with the hot space captain if she'll transport him home in time to ensure the right candidate is crowned—and thus prevent a bloody war.