The novel is set in a future or alternate reality where a mysterious and devastating plague, referred to as "The Silver Plague," spreads across the world. The plague is characterized by its unusual effects on those who contract it, which could involve symptoms related to silver or metallic elements, as suggested by the title.As the plague ravages society, the story focuses on the efforts of individuals or groups working to understand, contain, or combat the outbreak. The narrative may foll...

The Star Guardsman by Albert dePina is a gripping work of classic science fiction that captures the spirit of courage, duty, and interstellar adventure. Set against the vast backdrop of space exploration and cosmic uncertainty, this compelling story follows a lone guardsman whose loyalty and bravery are tested in ways that challenge both his strength and his conscience.Albert dePina delivers a narrative rich with tension and imagin...

Some of the greatest science fiction stories begin with a single impossible discovery. Lost Sci-Fi Books 586 thru 590 brings together five unforgettable adventures where explorers, dreamers, and ordinary people are forced to confront extraordinary worlds and impossible choices.In Star of Panadur, Albert dePina and Henry Hasse send an explorer into the heart of a mysterious alien world where dazzling crystal caverns conceal secrets older than humani...

Europa is a world of endless cold, crimson shadows, and silence so deep it seems to press against the mind. When a crippled spacecraft crashes on Jupiter’s frozen moon, Hugh Betancourt and Jim Brannigan find themselves trapped with failing supplies and little hope of repair. Every day becomes a battle against hunger, exhaustion, and the growing certainty that rescue will never come.Then they discover they are not alone.What begins as a chance encounter with a strange native...

"Minions of the Crystal Sphere" centers around a powerful and mysterious artifact known as the Crystal Sphere. This artifact is believed to hold immense power and knowledge, and its origins and true capabilities are shrouded in mystery. The plot follows a diverse group of characters, each with their own motivations, who are drawn into the quest to uncover the secrets of the Crystal Sphere.The protagonist might be a daring explorer, a scientist, or an ordinary person thrust into extraordina...

In "The Star Guardsman," readers are taken on a journey through a galaxy filled with political intrigue, space battles, and high-stakes diplomacy. The story centers around the Star Guardsmen, an elite military unit tasked with protecting the interests of their home planet or interstellar federation.As the novel unfolds, readers are introduced to the members of the Star Guardsmen and their charismatic leader. Together, they navigate a series of challenges, including encounters with hostile ...

Three Classic Short Stories from The Golden Age of Science Fiction by Albert dePina. Featured here: "Moon of Danger", "The Silver Plague", and "The Star Guardsman". This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

Step into a universe filled with mystery and cosmic intrigue in Minions of the Crystal Sphere by Albert dePina, a captivating science-fiction tale that explores the strange forces and hidden powers that may exist beyond the boundaries of human understanding. DePina invites readers to imagine a reality where mysterious energies and unknown entities operate within the vastness of space, shaping events in ways humanity is only beginning to comprehend....

On the poisoned mud flats of Venus, Earthman Mark Denning fights for survival in a prison swamp where rare Josmian pearls are the only path to freedom. Trapped by violence, exhaustion, and a system built to break dissenters, he discovers that his only real ally may be Aladdo, a winged Venusian prisoner whose crippled wings conceal fierce intelligence and courage. What begins as a desperate struggle for a purple pearl becomes a web of political intrigue, as Mark learns the prison holds rebe...

After a catastrophic crash strands Hugh Betancourt and Jim Brannigan on Europa, the two men face a brutal fight against hunger, cold, and despair. Their bleak struggle takes an uncanny turn when Jim captures a beautiful silvery creature unlike anything on Earth—one that Hugh senses is not merely an animal, but an intelligent presence able to touch his mind. While Jim sees only food and a fur pelt, Hugh feels the creature's strange warmth and realizes the first life discovered on Europa may...

The story centers around a mysterious and ancient artifact that has the power to control or induce a deep, death-like sleep. The artifact is sought after by various parties, including sinister individuals who wish to use its powers for nefarious purposes.The protagonist, who may be a detective or an adventurer, becomes entangled in the search for this artifact. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters a range of intriguing characters and faces numerous challenges. The novel blen...

Moon of Danger by Albert dePina thrusts readers into a high-stakes lunar adventure where survival is constantly at risk and every step into the unknown brings new peril. DePina crafts a gripping narrative set against the stark and unforgiving landscape of the Moon, where danger is not just external but deeply tied to human decisions and limitations. The story unfolds with tension and urgency, pulling readers into a world where courage, strategy, and resili...