Most Popular Books by Frederik Pohl

Stellar expedition searches for an answer to world famine.

With the Earth out of water and land and under the threat of nuclear war, the United States looks to Mars for precious resources and prepares a man, mentally and physically, to survive the hostile Martian environment.

A novel set in the "Gateway" universe.

Science fiction-roman.

A novel which gives the vision of the future of New York City.

At its core, ''Search the Sky'' stands as a multi-faceted exploration of science fiction, weaving together a tapestry of narratives that challenge and contemplate the future of humanity through a rich array of literary styles. The anthology, curated by the eminent Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth, showcases a selection of stories that push the boundaries of imagination and scientific speculation. With each tale, the reader is invited into vast, uncharted territories that question societal norms, technological advancements, and the very essence of human evolution. This collection serves not only as entertainment but as a signpost of the times, capturing the zeitgeist of mid-20th century speculative fiction with its themes of dystopia, space exploration, and the potentialities of future societies. The diverse narratives within this anthology are representative of the periods overarching anxieties and aspirations, making it a standout piece in the literary landscape of science fiction. The collaboration between Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth brings together two of the most influential voices in science fiction. Their backgrounds, having lived through a significant portion of the 20th century, inject a fascinating depth and authenticity into the collection. This era was marked by rapid technological advancements and the looming threat of nuclear war, both of which are reflected in the themes of ''Search the Sky''. The confluence of Pohls and Kornbluths visions offers readers a nuanced understanding of the societal and existential questions that preoccupied minds during this time. The anthology aligns with significant cultural and literary movements, including the Golden Age of Science Fiction, and contributes to the genres ongoing dialogue about humanitys place in the universe. ''Search the Sky'' is an indispensable collection for readers yearning to dive into the depths of science fiction. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to witness the convergence of two masterful writers imaginations, offering insights into humanitys potential paths and pitfalls. This anthology is not just a journey through space and time but an invitation to contemplate our future and the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our Earthly confines. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this collection provides a gateway to understanding the enduring questions that science fiction seeks to address, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of the genre and its reflections on the human condition.

New York Times bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson introduces this new edition of Our Angry Earth, a call to action from science fiction Grandmasters Isaac Asimov and Frederik Pohl.

The discovery of another habitable world might spell salvation to the three bitterly competing power blocs of the resource-starved 21st century; but when their representatives arrive on Jem, with its multiple intelligent species, they discover instead the perfect situation into which to export their rivalries. Subtitled, with savage irony, ''The Making of a Utopia'', Jem is one of Frederik Pohl''s most powerful novels.

A group of aliens known as the Beloved Leaders send a warning to Earth that the planet is about to be destroyed by a hostile race known as the Horch, but when Dan Dannerman, a spy for the U.S. government, is taken prisoner by the Beloveds, he learns that the supposed good guys are really the enemy.

A new compilation of short fiction includes a never-before-published Heechee story and other science fiction tales.

Guy Burckhardt wakes up screaming, but can''t remember the nightmare that caused his fright. Slowly over the next couple of days he comes to realize he''s been reliving the same day over and over. And things only get stranger and more frightening from there. One of the true classics of science fiction.

Collected here are five adventures from Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master and Science Fiction Hall of Fame member, Frederik Pohl. Each of these stories will transport you to an imaginative place and time. Pohl was one of the best science fiction writers of all time and these are some of his best stories.

When the fledgling colony of Newmanhome is threatened by impending ecological and galactic disaster, Viktor Sorricaine is determined to discover the powers behind the destruction

Two thousand years after Pompeii''s destruction, a thriller of upheaval—volcanic and political—as only SF Grandmaster Frederik Pohl can write it! With a keen eye for the humanity in any situation, science fiction icon Frederik Pohl has crafted a compelling new novel of a not-too-distant future we can only hope is merely science fiction. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. it gave so little warning that Pompeiians were caught unawares, and many bodies were preserved in volcanic ash. Two thousand years later, in 2079, Pompeii is a popular theme park eagerly anticipating Il Giubeleo, the Jubilee celebration of the great anniversary. But Vesuvius is still capable of erupting, and even more threatening are terrorists who want to use the occasion to draw attention to their cause by creating a huge disaster. As the fateful day draws near, people from all over the world—workers, tourists, terrorists—caught in the shadow of the volcano will grapple with upheaval both natural and political. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

One day, the Reverend Hornswell Hake had nothing worse to contend with than the customary power shortages and his routine pastoral chores, such as counseling the vivacious Alys Brant--and her husbands and wife. At nearly forty, his life was placid, almost humdrum. The very next day, Horny Hake was first enlisted as an unwilling agent of the Team--secret successor to the long-discredited CIA--and then courted by an anti-Team underground group. In practically no time at all, Horny and Alys were touring Europe on a mission about which he knew zip, except that it was a new move in the Cool War, the worldwide campaign of sabotage that had replaced actual combat.

This is a great collection of action short stories by Frederik Pohl from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here: "Asteroid of the Damned", "Conspiracy on Callisto", "Double-Cross", and "Let the Ants Try".

This science fiction novel takes place in the year 2203. A rogue planet, populated by strange machines known as Pyramids, has stolen the Earth from the Solar system, taking it off into interstellar space. The global population has crashed to a hundred million, due largely to the radical climate changes that followed the arrival of the alien planet. Most of the surviving humans are ''Citizens,'' passive people living lives bound up with elaborate social rituals, various styles of meditation, and carefully prescribed selflessness.

A senator is picked up for questioning by the FBI for a crime committed by an alter ego from another time line.

A Plague of Pythons is a science fiction novel by American writer Frederik Pohl. Serialized in Galaxy Science Fiction in October and December 1962, the novel was published in 1965, and an updated version was published in 1984 under the title Demon in the Skull. The title derives from the words "Domina Pythonis" used as part of an exorcism ritual performed in the first chapter to scare away the "demons" that seem to possess people in the novel. The novel opens in a world reduced to a grim struggle for existence after a plague of madness that afflicted individuals at random. Some two years previously, every government in the world was attacked by its own military machinery, which then self-destructed. All civilian air transport was similarly destroyed, along with major cities like San Francisco. After the initial meltdown, people began claiming to be "possessed". They would commit crimes of violence, but afterward they would claim to have had no control over their actions. This leads to superstitions about demonic possession, as well as a novel legal defense.

Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction Grand Master Frederik Pohl presents a fictional account of the worst nuclear disaster in human history. Chernobyl: The very name conjures the catastrophe that the world feared could happen someday at a nuclear power plant. On April 26, 1986, a power surge caused the core of one of the reactors to explode, spewing a cloud of radioactive steam into the Ukrainian air. More than four thousand people died, as many as a half-million suffered potentially cancer-causing exposure, and the city around the plant became a toxic wasteland in which nothing could live. Before the disaster at the Chernobyl plant, nuclear catastrophe had been only a fear, a threat. But when the Chernobyl plant was destroyed, all those fears were suddenly all too real. Frederik Pohl''s novel of this disaster was written months after the tragic events. He had the cooperation of many people inside the U.S.S.R. with access to technical information and first-person accounts of what is still the most tragic nuclear event in human history and only one of two level 7 nuclear accidents, along with the Fukushima disaster of 2011. This is fiction, but it is the most riveting, realistic account of what happened that has ever been written. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Evesham Giyt and his new wife are immigrants to the colony world of Tupelo, a strange planet inhabited by colonists from five different species. Giyt soon becomes mayor--a dubious honor--and uncovers a plot by the most dangerous creatures on the planet that threatens to tear the colony apart.

Frederik Pohl was one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time, with a career that spanned 7 decades (and won him every major award in the field). Included are ten of his classic novels and short stories: PLAGUE OF PYTHONS THE DAY OF THE BOOMER DUKES MY LADY GREENSLEEVES THE TUNNEL UNDER THE WORLD PYTHIAS SEARCH THE SKY (written with C. M. Kornbluth) THE HATED THE KNIGHTS OF ARTHUR SURVIVAL KIT PREFERRED RISK (written with Lester del Rey) AMY STOPS THE CLOCK (Bonus Mystery Story) DEATH FROM A FAMILY TREE (Bonus Mystery Story) If you enjoy this ebook, don''t forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

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The electronic brain machines have broken codes, translated one human language into another, and deciphered animal languages.

Jen Babylon, a linguist, must solve the mystery of the origin of Cuckoo, a huge planet inhabited by alien beings as well as a race of humans