This story is justly famous as an example of the sheer scope possible in science fiction within even a short story in science fiction.  Here, faced with the death of the Sun, the humanity of a future Solar System comes up with a grand solution to the problem of interstellar migration -- and faces perils on an equally-grand scale.  This tale was one ( Read more... )

Hawk Carse
© 1931
By Harry Bates and Desmond W. Hall
(writing as Anthony Gilmore)

CHAPTER I
The Swoop of the Hawk
Hawk Carse came to the frontiers of space when Saturn was the frontier planet, which was years before the swift Patrol ships brought Earth's law and order to those vast regions. A casual glance at his slender figure made it seem impossible ( Read more... )

"Vampires of Space"

(c) 1932
By
Sewell Peaslee Wright

Commander John Hanson recounts his harrowing adventure with the Electites of space.Sometimes, I know, I must seem a crotchety old man. "Old John Hanson," they call me, and roll their eyes as though to say, "Of course, you have to forgive him on account of his age ( Read more... )

"Vampires of Space"

(c) 1932

By
Sewell Peaslee Wright

Commander John Hanson recounts his harrowing adventure with the Electites of space.Sometimes, I know, I must seem a crotchety old man. "Old John Hanson," they call me, and roll their eyes as though to say, "Of course, you have to forgive him on account of his age ( Read more... )