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2) The Leader
What if you had clawed your way to a position of nearly unlimited power and influence—only to be supplanted by an even more powerful political figure? That's the premise behind Murray Leinster's thought-provoking tale The Leader, which many science fiction enthusiasts view as one of the most influential stories of its era.
3) The Aliens
What will happen when we first encounter sentient beings from outer space? In this action-packed account of first contact between the human denizens of Earth and an alien species, Murray Leinster details the tense early interactions between clashing spaceships. Is long-term coexistence possible? Read The Aliens to find out.
4) Scrimshaw
An advanced mining operation on the Moon is the backdrop for a series of bold attempted heists in this suspenseful tale from science fiction master Murray Leinster. The victim, left for dead, is beginning to recall details of the crime. Will the perpetrators be brought to justice? Read Scrimshaw to find out.
In "Attention Saint Patrick," American science fiction writer Murray Leinster cleverly transposes aspects of Irish myth and legend into an intergalactic setting. The inhabitants of a planet known as Eire are battling an infestation of strange creatures known as dinies with an insatiable appetite for infrastructure. Will the far-fetched solution posed by an earthling name Moira solve the problem?
What if the inhabitants of Earth received a message from the future warning of an upcoming calamity that could wipe out the entire planet? That's the plot that propels "The Machine that Saved the World" by prolific SF luminary Murray Leinster. When the denizens of the future propose a solution, however, one man harbors suspicions. Is he merely paranoid, or are his misgivings well founded?
7) Sand Doom
The American science fiction writer who used the nom de plume Murray Leinster was extremely prolific, penning more than 1,500 stories and novels over the course of his career, as well as a number of radio, television, and movie scripts. The story "Sand Doom" recounts the tale of a stranded ship that is down to the last of its supplies. Will the crew members be able to band together to save themselves before it's too late?
8) Invasion
In Murray Leinster's "Invasion," the unthinkable has come to pass -- a spacecraft has touched ground on American soil with intentions that seem to be nefarious. A lone U.S. soldier is trapped within the vast force field surrounding the ship, and he quickly determines that all is not as it appears to be. Will this intrepid warrior be able to communicate what he knows and thwart the invasion?
10) Sam, This Is You
What if you could talk to the version of you who existed ten days ago, or the you who will exist ten days in the future? That's exactly what enterprising telephone lineman Sam Yoder figures out how to do in the surprisingly funny science-fiction story Sam, This Is You. At first, he focuses on the money-making potential of his little scheme—but before long, he runs into some unforeseen complications.
11) The Mad Planet
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