This volume collects 13 science fiction and fantasy tales by Malcolm Jameson, one of the leading science fiction authors during the Golden Age of the late 1930s and 1940s. Included are:ADMIRAL’S INSPECTIONWHITE MUTINYBLOCKADE RUNNERSLACKER’S PARADISEDEVIL’S POWDERBULLARD REFLECTSBRIMSTONE BILLTHE BUREAUCRATTARNISHED UTOPIATHE GIANT ATOMTHE GODDESS’ LEGACYDOUBLED AND REDOUBLEDTHE OLD ONES HEAR

This anthology collects 28 of his lively and enjoyable stories.Malcolm Routh Jameson (December 21, 1891 – April 16, 1945), commonly known as Malcolm Jameson, was an American science fiction author.

Strange adventures on other worlds – The universe of future centuriesStories:Beyond Light - (Planet Stories Winter 1940)The Stellar Legion - (Planet Stories Winter 1940)The War-Nymphs of Venus - (Planet Stories Spring 1941)Satellite of Fear - (Planet Stories Spring 1941)4-1/2B, Eros - (Planet Stories Spring 1941)

This issue, we have a pair of original tales—Aeryn Rudel’s “The Past, History” (which served double-duty as both science fiction and a crime story, courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Janet Law’s urban fantasy, “The Fountain of Youth.” We also have a pair of stories that fall squarely in the Weird Tales vein, one by fantasy master Seabury Quinn and one by Malcolm Jameson, best known for his military SF tales—this time, he serves up sci-fi horror in South America, com...

In "Stellar Showboat," Jameson likely explores themes of space exploration, adventure, and the dynamics among a diverse crew aboard a futuristic spacecraft. The title suggests a narrative that involves a traveling space vessel that showcases various spectacles or performances across different planets or star systems.Jameson's writing style typically includes fast-paced action, imaginative world-building, and a focus on camaraderie and conflict among characters from different backgrounds. H...

The story is set in a future where human beings have established contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. The plot centers around a specific space station designated 4-1/2B, located in the Eros asteroid. This station is a hub for interstellar communication and trade. The protagonist, an engineer or technician working on the station, faces a series of technical challenges and encounters with alien beings that push the boundaries of human understanding and technology. The narrative explo...

"If You're Smart" is a science fiction short story that explores themes of intelligence, technology, and human behavior. The story revolves around a futuristic scenario where intelligence and smart thinking are central to the plot.In the story, a character who is highly intelligent faces a series of challenges or dilemmas that test their intellectual capabilities and ethical decisions. The narrative often involves advanced technology or futuristic settings, reflecting Jameson’s interest in...

SAM TRUMAN, mate and acting captain of the Kwasind, leaned back against the guard rail of the two-hundred-foot stage of the firing rack which cradled the ugly sphere of his powerful salvage tug. He was staring moodily at two of his black gang, clinging like flies to a pair of bulbous towing bitts sticking out of the hull above him. They had finished burnishing the rugged knobs and were now testing the connections of their heater units. Lower down, two monstrous electric cables led into the...

Black Cat Weekly continues to present a mix of original, modern, and classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery fiction. #71 includes 6 short stories, 3 novels, and a solve-it-yourself mystery.Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure:“Friday, February 30th,” by Mark Thielman [Michael Bracken Presents short story]“X Marks the Spot” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery]“Secrets in the Snow” by J. M. Taylor [Barb Goffman Presents short st...

If You're Smart— by Malcolm Jameson delivers a sharp, engaging, and intellectually driven science fiction narrative that challenges readers to think ahead of the story itself. Jameson crafts a tale where intelligence is not just an advantage—but a necessity for survival in a world filled with hidden dangers, clever twists, and unexpected consequences. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a dynamic game of wit and strategy, where every decision ...

The salvage fleets had no place for a man with a conscience—but sometimes one showed up, and sometimes they left "junk" behind, when the ether storms were strong...Includes an introduction by John Betancourt.

Those aliens were really alien. They made first contact with humans—but it wasn't Earth they were after...