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Milton Lesser

    Dieser Autor erforschte eine Reihe von Genres, von Science-Fiction-Romanen bis hin zu Kriminalgeschichten und fiktiven Biografien. Sein bedeutendster Beitrag ist die Schaffung einer beliebten Detektivfigur, die Mitte der 1950er Jahre erstmals vorgestellt wurde. Er setzte seine ausgeprägten erzählerischen Fähigkeiten ein, um historische Persönlichkeiten durch sein Schreiben zu beleuchten.

    Voyage of the Asteroid, The, & Revolt of the Outworlds
    Citadel of the Star Lords/Voyage to Eternity
    Masters of Science Fiction, Volume Eight, Milton Lesser
    Jungle in the Sky & Recalled to Life
    Science Fiction Gems, Vol. Three: C. M. Kornbluth and others
    Science Fiction Stories 34
    • 2022

      The March 1952 issue of IMAGINATION STORIES OF SCIENCE AND FANTASY features a collection of captivating tales. Highlights include "DARK DESTINY" by Dwight V. Swain and "SPACE OPERA" by John W. Jakes, alongside intriguing stories like "ONCE UPON A MONBEAST" by Charles E. Fritch and "THE KILLER" by J. T. Oliver. Readers can also enjoy "RIDE THE CREPE RING" by Milton Lesser and "REBIRTH" by Daniel F. Galouye, showcasing a blend of science fiction and fantasy that reflects the genre's creativity during that era.

      Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, March 1952
    • 2021

      Set in a world where love struggles against the boundaries of separate realities, "Meet Me in Tomorrow" by Guy Archette explores the theme of hopeless romance. This replica of the December 1950 issue of IMAGINATION STORIES OF SCIENCE AND FANTASY includes a variety of captivating tales, such as "Technical Slip" by John Beynon and "Tourists to Terra" by Mack Reynolds, showcasing a diverse range of science fiction and fantasy narratives that delve into unique adventures and imaginative concepts.

      Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy, December 1950
    • 2020

      Secret of the Black Planet

      • 160 Seiten
      • 6 Lesestunden

      Set against the backdrop of the Black Asteroid, the story follows John Hastings as he uncovers unexpected dangers tied to his father's past. A powerful Amazonian figure seeks him out, not to harm him, but to reveal her groundbreaking theory on instantaneous cellular regeneration. As John navigates this alien world, he confronts the mysteries of his father's legacy and the implications of this revolutionary science. The narrative blends adventure with themes of discovery and the intersection of human and alien knowledge.

      Secret of the Black Planet
    • 2015

      All heroes are hated: After a terrible accident, the interstellar government decrees that Earth is no longer allowed to travel into deep space

      All Heroes are Hated & And the Stars Remain
    • 2014

      When three colleagues land on a mysterious planet, a fog-covered world filled with bizarre vegetation, foul smelling air, gigantic prehistoric beasts, and a strange, but intelligent race of club-wielding lizard-men, it soon becomes apparent to them from Earth that their safe return home was anything but guaranteed

      Voyage of the Asteroid, The, & Revolt of the Outworlds
    • 2013

      Armchair Fiction features the best in classic science fiction short story collections. "Masters of Science Fiction, Vol. Eight” features the works of one of the most underrated sci-fi writers of the 1950s, Milton Lesser. …I looked her up and down, slowly, spending a lot of time on the graceful, incredibly long legs. I nodded. “Yes…” —from “A” As In Android. ABOUT MILTON LESSER: Lesser was born in Brooklyn in 1928, and became a prolific and versatile writer of Science Fiction and Mystery novels. He used many pen names, but his favorite was Stephen Marlowe, which he adopted later in life as his legal name. He gained notoriety from his hard hitting detective novels but his Sci-fi works are here to testify to the enduring nature of his incredible imagination and his ability to tell thought-provoking, yet wildly entertaining tales.

      Masters of Science Fiction, Volume Eight, Milton Lesser
    • 2013

      Forty Days Has September: Earth is faced with an eviction notice: creatures who inhabited our planet eons ago are returning to reclaim their home

      Forty Days Has September & The Devil's Planet
    • 2012

      Tyrants of Time & Pariah Planet

      • 210 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden

      Pariah Planet: When the dreaded blue plague is discovered on the planet of Dara, rampant fear strikes its planetary neighbors. The unreasonable and seemingly uncontrollable fear that soon leads to an uncontrollable hatred.

      Tyrants of Time & Pariah Planet
    • 2012

      Armchair Fiction presents extra large paperback collections of the best in classic science fiction short stories. "Science Fiction Gems, Vol. Three" features works by C. M. Kornbluth, Stanley Mullen, Clifford D. Simak, Sam Merwin, Jr., Algis Budrys, Milton Lesser, Kris Neville, William Tenn, and others. This is another fine collection of classic science fiction. It’s a guaranteed trip into worlds unknown and a future alive with the marvels of future science.

      Science Fiction Gems, Vol. Three: C. M. Kornbluth and others
    • 2012