Lost Sci-Fi Books 141 thru 145

Mars is a place of danger, Earth may be running out of time, and across the galaxy criminals, hunters, robots and explorers are discovering that nothing is quite what it seems. Journey into five imaginative worlds with stories by Philip K. Dick, Clifford D. Simak, Poul Anderson, Harry Harrison and Robert Sheckley—five remarkable voices whose work helped shape science fiction. Souvenir by Philip K. Dick — An isolated world has developed along its own extraordinary path, and contact with Earth brings consequences no one anticipated. Dick turns the idea of progress on its head in a tale with his unmistakable sense of irony. Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak — A desperate situation on Mars becomes something much larger when a stranded explorer realizes that what happens next could have consequences for Earth itself. Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson — Across the red Martian wilderness, a hunter pursues dangerous prey for sport. But on this alien frontier, deciding exactly who is hunting whom may prove fatal. The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison — Meet James diGriz: thief, con man, master of disguise and one of the cleverest criminals in the galaxy. He thinks he has everything under control—until someone finally proves clever enough to catch him. Beside Still Waters by Robert Sheckley — On a lonely world far from Earth, Mark Rogers has the solitude he always wanted and a robot named Charles for companionship. Their unusual friendship gives this thoughtful story an emotional dimension that sets it apart. From the deserts of Mars to isolated worlds and adventures across the galaxy, Lost Sci-Fi Books 121 thru 125 delivers mystery, humor, danger and the limitless imagination of vintage science fiction.