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Altruistic space pirates, nuclear-powered djinn, a time-travelling kangaroo - and more.... Three complete novels of humorous adventure, one of them a Hugo Award finalist, plus a trio of witty short stories with the distinctive Leinster touch.

Two complete novels by the critically acclaimed science fiction master includes the Hugo Award-winning The Planet Explorer, in which the fate of the colonies across the galaxy rests in the hands of a single man, and The Forgotten Planet, in which the crew and passengers of a marooned planet struggle to survive in a world populated by deadly giant insects.

Scattered through the galaxy are thousands of worlds colonized by humans. Many have native microbes dangerous to the human immigrants. Others have diseases brought to them accidentally - or on purpose - by visiting ships. When millions of lives are threatened, it's a job for the Interstellar Medical Service, and a Med Ship is sent to solve the problem. Calhoun is the best the Med Service has, and hard experience has taught him that often the major obstacle to curing the sick is...the sick.

The Ambulance Made Two Trips by Murray Leinster is a riveting blend of hard-boiled crime and speculative science fiction. When Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald investigates a crime wave tied to racketeer Big Jake Connors, he uncovers more than just thuggery—he finds reality bending around a mysterious psi unit. As violent plans backfire in bizarre ways, Fitzgerald teams up with the enigmatic Brink to confront corruption head-on.

Murder Madness is a pulse-pounding thriller in which a top-secret U.S. agent must uncover the terrifying plot behind a series of mysterious murders. With deadly conspiracies, espionage, and suspense, this novel delivers a high-stakes game of deception and danger.

Operation: Outer Space is a satirical sci-fi adventure where humanity’s first interstellar voyage is not just about exploration—it’s about good television! As a media company exploits space travel for ratings, unexpected dangers and ethical dilemmas emerge. A witty and action-packed take on the commercialization of space.

Space Tug takes sci-fi adventure to new heights as Joe Kenmore and his team are locked out of their space station with only minutes of oxygen left. Stranded thousands of miles above Earth, they must use every bit of ingenuity and courage to survive. A gripping tale of danger, technology, and survival in the unforgiving void of space.

Juju is a novel by Nnedi Okorafor that blends Nigerian folklore with fantasy. It follows a young girl who discovers she has powerful mystical abilities connected to traditional West African magic. As she navigates her new powers, she encounters supernatural beings, dangerous enemies, and must uncover secrets about her lineage. The novel explores themes of destiny, cultural heritage, and self-discovery, presenting a vibrant, magical world deeply rooted in African mythology and storytelling traditions.

The miles of rock-hewn corridors through which the Earth party wandered, left no doubt about the purpose of the asteroid, it was a weapon. There was no life on the asteroid. Yet something here had called across space to the people of Earth.