Focusing on the impact of Star Trek, David Gerrold explores the influential characters, locations, and pivotal moments that contributed to the show's immense popularity. Through personal interviews with iconic cast members, he analyzes both the successes and shortcomings of the series, providing insight into the evolving trends throughout its seasons. This examination highlights the cultural significance and lasting legacy of Star Trek in the realm of science fiction.
Good stories transport readers to new worlds, offering immersive experiences that ignite the imagination. They connect with universal themes and emotions, allowing for deep reflections on life and human nature. Through engaging characters and captivating plots, these narratives create memorable journeys that resonate long after the last page is turned.
Blending elements of science fiction and fantasy with humor, this book takes readers on a whimsical journey through imaginative worlds. Expect quirky characters and absurd situations that challenge the norms of both genres. The narrative weaves together clever satire and playful storytelling, making it a delightful read for fans of lighthearted adventure. Themes of friendship, exploration, and the absurdities of life are explored in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
With the human population ravaged by a series of devastating plagues, the alien Chtorr arrive to begin the final phase of their invasion. Even as many on Earth deny their existence, the giant wormlike carnivores prepare the world for the ultimate violation--the enslavement of humanity for food!
McCarthy was drafted from his college biology studies and became a member of the Special Forces. Then he is given the opportunity to contact the Chtorr, but when a helicopter crash leaves him and his companions stranded in enemy territory, he must decide whether to communicate with the Chtorr--or kill them!
Containing many answers to the questions posed by the first 'Matrix' film, this book explores the frontiers of philosophy, technology and religious symbolism. It explores the enormous dilemmas the Wachowski brothers presented when they gave the movie its many layers of meaning - fusing myriad philosophical and religious themes with futuristic science and technology.
Set in 1858 Seattle, the story follows Jacob, an orphan turned street thief whose life takes a dark turn when he encounters a mysterious man known as Monsieur. Jacob is drawn into the shadowy realm of the Nightsiders, where he learns that becoming a vampire involves a rigorous initiation and a profound understanding of the darkness. As he navigates his new identity and the challenges that come with it, Jacob must confront his desires and the true cost of immortality.
In a humorous and insightful twist on the classic wizard tale, the story follows Shoogar, a formidable wizard renowned for his terrifying spells. However, he faces an unprecedented challenge when a mysterious stranger arrives, lacking basic magical knowledge but possessing an extraordinary power that rivals Shoogar's own. As tensions rise, Shoogar must confront this intruder before a celestial event unfolds, leading to a showdown that will determine who truly holds the upper hand in their magical world.
A master of science fiction introduces a world where everything is large and the problems of survival even larger in this exciting new novel. Hella is a planet where everything is oversized—especially the ambitions of the colonists. The trees are mile-high, the dinosaur herds are huge, and the weather is extreme—so extreme, the colonists have to migrate twice a year to escape the blistering heat of summer and the atmosphere-freezing cold of winter. Kyle is a neuro-atypical young man, emotionally challenged, but with an implant that gives him real-time access to the colony's computer network, making him a very misunderstood savant. When an overburdened starship arrives, he becomes the link between the established colonists and the refugees from a ravaged Earth. The Hella colony is barely self-sufficient. Can it stand the strain of a thousand new arrivals, bringing with them the same kinds of problems they thought they were fleeing? Despite the dangers to himself and his family, Kyle is in the middle of everything—in possession of the most dangerous secret of all. Will he be caught in a growing political conspiracy? Will his reawakened emotions overwhelm his rationality? Or will he be able to use his unique ability to prevent disaster?
