Empire
by Clifford D. Simak
Publisher: Gerard Arthus 1951
Number of pages: 162
Description:
In a future time, the solar system is powered by one energy source, controlled by one huge organisation, which has plans to use this control to dominate the planets. Unknown to them, a couple of maverick scientists accidentally develop a completely new form of energy supply and threaten the corporation's monopoly. Naturally, the corporation can't allow this to happen... A stunning story about the manipulation of pure energy, climaxing in interstellar conflict.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple formats)
Similar books
The House Of Many Worldsby Sam Merwin, Jr. - The Galaxy Publishing Corporation
In this classic science fiction novel the New York Times called 'a fast-moving adventure, told with engaging humor', reporter Elspeth Marriner's nose for news leads her into a world of trouble. Make that, in worlds of trouble ...
(262 views)
The Last Spaceshipby Murray Leinster - The Galaxy Publishing Corporation
Kim Rendall will not yield to the tyranny of the power-madrulers of Alphin III. Branded an outlaw, he is in danger of psychological torture worse than death from the Disiplinary Circuit. His one hope lies in the Starshine, an outmoded spaceship.
(1639 views)
The Mating Cryby A. E. van Vogt - The Galaxy Publishing Corporation
He was still in the coffin, but a cool draft of fresh air was blowing across his face. In the blackness, Tannahill put out his hand. He touched cushiony satin, but after a minute the air was wafting as coolly as ever into his nostrils...
(864 views)
Sinister Barrierby Eric Frank Russell - World Editions
This story by Eric Frank Russell was first serialized in 1930, then published in book form in 1943. The story of a future where the human race is owned and operated by the invisible Vitons, parasites that feed on human pain and anguish.
(764 views)