"The Little Red Bag" revolves around a seemingly ordinary item: a little red bag. The story begins with the protagonist discovering this bag, which appears to be just another piece of luggage or a personal accessory. However, it soon becomes clear that the bag is anything but ordinary.As the story unfolds, the protagonist learns that the bag has unique and extraordinary properties. It may possess technological or supernatural elements that challenge the protagonist's understanding of reali...

"Counterweight" is set in a future where humanity is on the verge of space colonization. The novel follows the journey of a group of passengers aboard a spaceship called the "Auriga", en route to Tierra II, a newly discovered planet that is slated for human colonization. The passengers, a diverse group of individuals selected to represent various aspects of human society, embark on a six-month journey to this distant planet.The spaceship is designed to simulate the experience of living in ...

Smith admitted he had made an error involving a few murders—and a few thousand years. He was entitled to a sense of humor, though, even in the Ultroom!

Death in Transit by Jerry Sohl is a gripping journey into suspense where every mile traveled brings the reader closer to an unsettling truth. Known for his sharp storytelling and ability to weave tension into every scene, Sohl crafts a narrative that keeps readers on edge, blending mystery with psychological depth. The story unfolds with an undercurrent of danger, where ordinary travel turns into an extraordinary puzzle of survival and hidden motives....

Stories included in this collection:The Seventh OrderHistory is filled with invincible conquerors. This one from space was genuinely omnipotent, but that never keeps humanity from resisting!The SalesmanSALESMAN'S GUIDE, RULE 2: The modern 1995 customer who enters Tracy's Department Store is not always right, but as far as you are concerned, he is.The Real Hard SellNaturally human work was more creative, more inspiring, more important than rob...

Two Classic Short Stories from The Golden Age of Science Fiction. Featured here: "Counterweight", and "Death in Transit", both by Jerry Sohl. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

One of the famous Ace Doubles, with the wonderful original cover, One Against Herculum remains a fast-paced, fun story that you'll really enjoy.LEGAL ASSASSIN OF THE STARWAYSCorruption was the rule of order on the domed planetary colony of Herculum. Earthman Alan Demuth, for instance, couldn't get the job he had rightfully qualified for without paying a kickback to the man he hated, Jack Bohannen. Alan thought he could simply report Jack's graft, until he learned none would...

Seven college buddies meet for their annual reunion — then suddenly the members begin to commit suicide in the most peculiar ways. Or is it suicide? One of the men sets out to investigate, and suddenly the nicest guys become feared and hated. What's happening to the group, and why?A science-fictional mystery from an acclaimed writer for Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and scores more novels and TV/movie scripts.Read The Odious Ones...

Despised by his co-workers and even his family, the odious and paranoid Dr. Curtis Sheridan is brain dead, lingering on life support, just waiting for someone to pull the plug. But wait... what are those impossible squiggles on his EEG... and what evil plans are going on in Dr. Sheridan's mind, who can hear and feel everything?A nightmare from a master Twilight Zone author."Jerry Sohl undoubtedly possesses one of the most imaginative minds of our day."—Houston Post

Before he joined Project Ephialtes, Gary Carmody found the idea incredible: How could anyone capture characters from dreams—mere figments of the imagination? And look out when they get angry about that!"Jerry Sohl undoubtedly possesses one of the most imaginative minds of our day."—Houston Post

A HILARIOUS HANDBOOK OF DEVIOUS DIVERSIONS AND STRATAGEMS FOR WINNING AT CHESSWith tongue in cheek and laughter aforethought, Jerry Sohl takes his readers on a merry romp through all the deceits and tricks of one-upmanship as it is practiced in the game of chess. Drawing from his own experiences, he sets out in amusing detail a host of put-offs, come-ons, psychological maneuverings, lures, and frauds to accomplish checkmate. All illustrated with drawings by artist Roy Schlemme....

Great action short stories from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here: "The Ultroom Error", "Brknk's Bounty", "The Hand", "The Seventh Order", "The Elroom", and "Counterweight". This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.