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Astounding Stories 16

Astounding Stories 16

By: Ray Cummings
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Dive into the thrilling depths of Astounding Stories 16, featuring a collection of captivating tales that will transport you to distant worlds and unknown dimensions. In Monsters of Mars by Edmond Hamilton, three Earth-Men, duped by Martians, embark on an adventurous journey that defies the boundaries of space. Ray Cummings The Exile of Time introduces a swarm of vengeful robots wreaking havoc in New York, beginning a suspenseful four-part novel. Tom Currys Hells Dimension follows Professor Lambert as he bravely ventures into a vibrational realm to reunite with his fianc©e amidst magnetic tortures. Paul Ernsts The World Behind the Moon showcases the fierce battle between intrepid Earth-Men and the terrifying beasts of Zeuds jungles. Journey Four Miles Within with Anthony Gilmore, as a gleaming metal sphere carries deadly enemies deep into the Earth. In The Lake of Light, Jack Williamson chronicles how two explorers uncover an enigmatic pool of white fire in the frozen wastes. Finally, join Commander John Hanson in The Ghost World as he records another gripping interplanetary adventure with the Special Patrol Service. Plus, don‚At miss The Readers Corner, a gathering place for fans of Astounding Stories.Copyright Science Fiction Collection Science Fiction
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