Bantam Science Fiction: Space on My Hands

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Nine startling adventures of humans and other beings by Fredric Brown, a master of science fiction and fantasy. “Brown really is the best mid-century science fiction writer you don't know you've read.” io9 In one story, the last man on Earth, Walter Phelan, sits alone in a room after the Zans have devastated the planet, and someone knocks at his door. The collection features outrageous characters: a man who lost thirty years but seeks anything green, and Will McGarry and Dorothy, who may never return home. Another tale reveals a man who has learned to beat the lie detector, while the transformed Chicago underworld grapples with a rising crime rate. Roger Jerome Phlutter dreams of becoming an astronaut, but a disturbance sends astrology into chaos, prompting questions about urgent cosmic messages. George Vine's visit to an asylum unveils a diagnosis of amnesia linked to Napoleon, leading him to reveal a dangerous secret. This gripping collection showcases Brown's unique voice and imaginative storytelling. Praised as one of the most durable writers of science fiction's golden age, Brown's works continue to resonate. Born in Cincinnati in 1906, he authored successful novels and short story collections before his passing in 1972. Venture Press, a leading digital publisher, is dedicated to rediscovering talented authors in the SFF genre.