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In the shadowy crossroads of deep-space outposts, where wanderers trade stories as often as credits, one woman stands apart: Steena—quiet, sharp-eyed, and possessed of a mind that never forgets. A thin, gray figure with a photographic memory and an uncanny instinct for danger, Steena has saved more lives than she’s ever claimed credit for. And when Bub Nelson brings her Bat, a massive gray tom-cat with a growl like a reactor core, the two form a bond as mysterious as the galaxy itself.

What if conquering space was just the beginning? American scientists were captivated by the possibility that time travel could unlock the secrets of the past, especially as they pondered the enigmatic knowledge possessed by Russian researchers. Enter Ross Murdock, a fiercely independent thinker with a knack for trouble, who finds himself entangled in a top-secret government project in the frigid Arctic. His rebellious nature transforms into an asset as he takes on the role of a merchant trader from the Beaker people during the Bronze Age. When Ross and his partner Ashe are transported back in ...

In a world where conquering space seems possible, could conquering time be next? This is the tantalizing theory that American scientists are investigating as they seek to unravel the source of the Russians newfound knowledge. What if Russian scientists had discovered a way to travel back in time to uncover the secrets of the past? Enter young Ross Murdock, an intelligent but fiercely independent nonconformist, who finds himself entangled in a top-secret government project at an Arctic base. His unique traits, which often make him a rebel in society, become essential as he assumes the role of a...

In Star Born, Andre Norton transports us to a human colony in a distant galaxy, where generations have fled Earth to escape a tyrannical regime. These outlaws live in secrecy, forging bonds with an aquatic race of mermen who share their struggle against a brutal enemy known as Those Others. Having retreated to the depths of the ocean to evade persecution, the mermen now face a new threat as Dalgard, a young human scout on a rite of passage, and his companion Sssuri, stumble upon a sinister gathering of Those Others intent on recovering deadly weapons from a forsaken city. Their shocking ...

Deep within the lush jungles of Jumala, a man is in hiding—his mind reprogrammed with anothers brain patterns and a staggering reward on his head. Star Hunter takes you on a thrilling journey through an interstellar game of cat and mouse, where a man discovers his hidden powers while being pursued by an unrelenting safari intent on capturing something no human should ever possess...

In this thrilling sequel to Plague Ship, the Solar Queen finds herself unexpectedly grounded from trade, embarking on a seemingly uneventful two-year journey as an interstellar mail carrier. However, her crews curiosity leads them to the exotic safari planet of Khatka, where they become embroiled in a fierce confrontation between rationality and the dark magic wielded by Khatkas mind-controlling wizard. Join us as we delve into a world of adventure, intrigue, and the battle for autonomy. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

Journey to the planet Khatka, where a Free Trader spaceship encounters a civilization on the brink of destruction. As magic and Voodoo threaten to unravel their progress, the medic Tau must rely on his own understanding of the mystical arts to combat a formidable Witch Doctor. Can he harness his skills in a battle fought on the witch’s own ground? Tune in to discover if Tau can save a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

Wisteria is magically attuned to the world around her. Her senses relish the tastes of magic that the wonders of nature offer. But the peacefulness of her backwoods existence is shattered when her village is attacked by the raiding force of the bellicose Lord Purvis, who leaves only this twenty-something magic wielder and an adolescent lass as the inadvertent survivors. Wisteria has pledged herself to a mission. Now she and her young ward must brave the wilds beyond their home in pursuit of the ravager who destroyed everyone near and dear to their hearts.

Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of fans and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.

In a daring quest for exotic gems, the space trader Solar Queen arrives on the mysterious planet of Sargol, only to discover that the ruthless Inter-Solar Company has beaten them there. Quickly adapting to the culture of Sargol‚As feline inhabitants, the crew of the Queen manages to outmaneuver their competitors and secure a lucrative deal with the natives. However, their triumph is short-lived, as a deadly plague strikes the crew shortly after takeoff, leaving them banned from landing on any inhabited planet. Will they find a way to save themselves, or will they be doomed to drift endlessly...

In the aftermath of a devastating world war, Captain Garin, once the most celebrated fighter pilot in the American forces, finds himself grappling with poverty and hunger in civilian life. When an intriguing opportunity arises to join an expedition to Antarctica, he eagerly accepts the challenge. Tasked with investigating a mysterious mist that shrouds the land, Garin soon becomes entangled with enigmatic creatures that dwell within. His journey leads him to confront the ominous Caves of Darkness, where an ancient prophecy beckons Send the Black Throne to dust; conquer the Black Ones, and ...

Join Time Agents Ross Murdock and Gordon Ashe as they embark on another thrilling assignment, this time on the breathtaking tropical island planet of Hawaika. Once a paradise, its history has been marred by an apocalyptic event that reshaped its landscape and wiped out intelligent life. When their attempt to glimpse the past through a Time Gate goes awry, they find themselves in the midst of a chaotic struggle involving a dying super-race, fierce native tribes, and relentless alien invaders. Alongside the brave Polynesian girl Karara and her loyal dolphins Tino-rau and Taua, they must navigate...

In Operation Cochise, a meticulously orchestrated Western initiative aims to colonize a distant planet before the Reds can stake their claim. Travis Fox eagerly volunteered for this mission, but as he emerged half-conscious from the wreckage of his spaceship on the mysterious planet Topaz, he was immediately struck by an overwhelming sense of dread. The circumstances surrounding the crash, along with the inexplicable control of the Redax machine that had reverted him and his fellow Apache agents to a primal state, remained a mystery. Yet, the perils awaiting them on Topaz were palpable. Travis...

Set in a world where civilization has crumbled and the divine still whispers through ruins, the story follows Varta—the last priestess of the god Asti—on a journey of survival, destiny, and cosmic revelation. Alongside her enigmatic, scaled companion Lur, Varta flees a fallen city to seek the truth of her world’s ancient powers. As they traverse desolate lands and uncover long-buried relics of a space-faring race, Varta awakens a mysterious figure from another world—an act that may restore a lost legacy.

An orphaned child and captive scullery maid, young Willadene possesses an uncanny ability to sense and understand the magical odors that pervade her world. It is this remarkable talent—or curse—that carries her far from the fetid kitchen into an apprenticeship with a revered herbalist and ultimately to the highest circles of the Ducal court. But there is depravity lurking within the castle’s walls, inspiring brazen treacheries and usurpations—and foul abduction as unthinkable as it is unexpected.

A mage, seeking to enslave the Valley and destroy the Forest, has brutally sundered a family. A mother has fled into the woods with her infant girl-child, while the depraved sorcerer holds the babe’s twin—a boy—captive in a black tower. The mother dies but the girl survives. Adopted by the strange denizens of the Forest—safe from the mage’s malevolent influence—she grows to young womanhood, cultivating a cherished skill that has been denied the others of her kind: the ability to truly hear the sounds of her world.

All Cats Are Gray by Andre Norton is a haunting and imaginative science fiction novella from the 1950s that delves into the mysteries of space and the power of perception. Follow the enigmatic Steena, her loyal cat Bat, and down-on-his-luck spacer Cliff Moran as they investigate the ghostly derelict spaceship Empress of Mars. Steena’s colorblindness—seeing only in shades of gray—proves to be the key to unlocking secrets invisible to others.

The king's lottery has determined that Twilla, a young orphaned apprentice of a renowned wise woman, must marry—for only the wedded can survive the terrible fate awaiting those who penetrate the primeval forest. Altered by a talisman of great power, she escapes her unwanted lot and joins a commander's tragically blinded son on a remarkable journey from peril to peril. For they are the chosen who must rescue the vanquished of an ancient war of magic . . . and shape the destiny of a bloody, disputed land.

Once the magnificent garden of the goddess Lyr, the land called the Ryrt lies blackened and desolate, destroyed by an ancient and cunning depravity. It is here that the beautiful child Alnosha came—to awaken, to learn… and to hone her astonishing ability to divine by touch. Now years have passed, and another has made his way to this terrible ruined place—an embittered high-born youth fleeing the bloodthirsty servants of a false god. And though he mistrusts Alnosha’s powers, the fugitive Kryn is inexplicably drawn to the reluctant young heroine.

When a Terran outpost is destroyed by the menacing insectoid Throgs, two human (and two wolverines) survivors must find a way to survive being hunted on a hostile planet. Only an unlikely alliance with the telepathic saurian inhabitants—and the wisdom to distinguish between dreams and reality—will lead them out of darkness and towards a united future.