Most Popular Books by Frederik Pohl

Stellar expedition searches for an answer to world famine.

A novel set in the "Gateway" universe.

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.

Science fiction-roman.

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.

“A lucid overview of [environmental] problems and a compelling call to action.” —Publishers Weekly From two of science fiction’s most celebrated and brilliant minds—Isaac Asimov and Frederik Pohl—comes the second edition of Our Angry Earth, a comprehensive analysis of today’s environmental threats and a guide on how we can heal our planet, with an introduction and afterword from New York Times–bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson. Our Angry Earth provides a candid picture of the present and many possibilities for a better, cleaner future. From the greenhouse effect and depletion of our ozone layer to nuclear waste and species extinction, Asimov and Pohl not only present accessible explanations of complex scientific processes but ways we can improve our behavior and relationship with the planet, whether it be involvement in social activism or individual lifestyle changes. Kim Stanley Robinson, author of New York Times bestsellers 2312, New York2140, and the internationally renowned Mars trilogy, brings his decades-spanning expertise in climate change to Our Angry Earth’s introduction and afterword. “A crash course in saving Planet Earth—our only home for generations, if not centuries, to come.” —Arthur C. Clarke

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

Robinette Broadhead, who learned the secrets of a cache of Heechee starships found hidden in an asteroid, is brought face to face with the mysterious race who made them.

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!

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

Technical writer and volunteer fireman Charles Forrester died at age 37. But his insurance covered freezing in liquid nitrogen against the possibility of someday being thawed, repaired, and returned to life. Which is how he woke up in 2527, with a quarter of a million dollars coming to him from the same insurance policy. Not that he was rich - he was quickly informed that two million was a bare subsistence income. He needed a job, and quick. While looking, he somehow unintentionally insulted a man who took out a license to injure or kill him, attracted the attention of a woman who wanted to begin a relationship, said relationship being very unlike anything Forrester had heard of in his time - and he found a job. However, his employer was an alien, one of a group being held captive on Earth to keep them from getting home and giving the location of Earth to a civilization which might be hostile. And that was when things really became interesting.

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.

Gift. Co-author: Jack Williamson. Science fiction adventure.

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

The tale of an actor, Rafiel, who is living on a far-future Earth, one where a simple organization in childhood brings immortality for all. Except a handful of people who prove immune and who live their lives as mortals in an immortal society.