Amazing Tales Volume 13

This remarkable collection of action-packed tales from the Golden Age of Science Fiction offers a riveting journey through the cosmos, showcasing stories of danger, mystery, and human perseverance. &quote;Asteroid of the Damned&quote; by Frederic Pohl and Dirk Wylie plunges readers into a harrowing struggle for survival on a desolate, doomed rock adrift in space. Robert Lory's &quote;Rundown&quote; delivers a tense and gripping exploration of desperation and ingenuity when time runs short in a perilous situation. Mary Carlson's &quote;The Time of Cold&quote; paints a hauntingly vivid picture of a world gripped by an icy apocalypse, where resilience becomes humanity's greatest strength. &quote;The Cosmic Derelict&quote; by John Broome takes readers aboard a ghostly spacecraft, unraveling a tale of eerie discovery and cosmic secrets. Wilburn S. Peacock's &quote;The Thing of Venus&quote; dives into an alien encounter filled with suspense and terror, set against the backdrop of Venus's hostile beauty. Frederic Arnold Kummer contributes two captivating pieces: &quote;Satellite of Fear,&quote; a chilling narrative of isolation and menace in orbit, and &quote;Pied Piper of Mars,&quote; a unique tale of intrigue and manipulation on the red planet. Rounding out the collection, Ray Van Houten's &quote;The Last Martian&quote; tells a poignant and thrilling story of survival and the relentless march of change. Each story captures the adventurous spirit of its era, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic science fiction and timeless tales of courage and exploration.