Amazing Tales Volume 2

Amazing Tales Volume 2

By Alice L. Hopf et al.
Michael Caine
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length8h 31m

About this audiobook

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the stars with "Amazing Tales Volume 2", a riveting science fiction anthology that unlocks the vastness of human imagination and the unknown corners of the cosmos. Each tale within this celestial collection is a testament to humanity's unyielding curiosity and the enigmatic allure of outer space. In Hal Clement's electrifying "Hot Planet", witness a race against time as scientists navigate Mercury's unstable surface, battling against the planet's scorching fury. Meanwhile, Judith Merril's poignant "Exile from Space" explores the complex dimensions of identity and belonging, painting an intimate portrait of life among the stars. Dive into James A. Cox's "A Choice of Miracles", where the resilient human spirit shines in the face of solitude on an untamed jungle world. Then, unravel the mind-bending conundrums of perception and reality in Jerry Sohl's "The Little Red Bag", where nothing is as it seems. With additional standout contributions from luminaries like A. M. Lightner and Christopher Anvil, "Amazing Tales Volume 2" masterfully weaves suspense, adventure, and speculative wonder into a tapestry of cosmic exploration. Navigate uncharted alien landscapes and untangle interstellar conspiracies, each story a challenge to question reality and forge new horizons. Ideal for fans of introspective and thrilling speculative fiction, "Amazing Tales Volume 2" invites you to take a bold, imaginative leap into the cosmic unknown, where every story is a portal to the infinite possibilities of the universe.

Audiobook details

GenreScience Fiction
Length8 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 20, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1A Great Day for the Irish
7Advance Agent
2A Choice Of Miracles
8Extracts from the Galactick Almanack
3Lease to Doomsday
9The Masked World
4Exile from space
10The Lonely
5The Honored Prophet
11The Little Red Bag
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6Hot Planet
12A Tourist Named Death

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