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This second collection of great sci-fi stories includes the following: "A Sense of Wonder" by Stephen Marlowe, "Seller of the Sky" by Dave Dryfus, "The Shining Cow" by Alex James, and more.

When a super-robot named Snookums learns to create his own superbombs, it quickly becomes clear that Earth is no longer a safe haven for him. In response, Dr. Fitzhugh, his creator, along with Leda Crannon, a child psychologist serving as Snookums’ caretaker, devise Operation Brainchild—a daring plan to transport the robot to a distant planet. However, their journey takes a dark turn aboard the spaceship when the medical officer is found murdered, and Snookums suddenly finds himself the prime suspect… - Summary by Mark Nelson

The title may come off as obscure and somewhat unsettling, but therein lies its intrigue. Randall Garretts story had me blissfully misled until he dramatically pulled the rug out from under me, leaving me both irritated and amazed. I loved and hated the ending‚Aîunexpected yet undeniably fitting. The richly imagined society and culture of the galaxy he crafted is as captivating as the narrative itself, and I can only hope he explores it further in his other works. As noted by the publisher, R. Phillip Dachboden adds another layer of thought, highlighting the complexity of freedom and belief...

An alien with sinister intentions crash-lands on Earth, unleashing a decade of terror. As it lurks in the shadows, it preys on unsuspecting victims and siphons materials for a mysterious goal. Humanitys last chance lies with Bart Stanton, a superhuman engineered specifically to confront this deadly threat known as the Nipe. Will he be able to stop the alien menace before its too late?

Despoilers of the Golden Empire is a swashbuckling sci-fi adventure that appears to be a space exploration tale—until the shocking final twist reveals a completely different reality. Mixing futuristic elements with sword fights and conquest, this is a must-listen for fans of classic pulp fiction.