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Book 1: The Comet: In the days of the Comet in 1906 is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells in which humanity is exalted when a comet causes the nitrogen of the air, the old azote, to change out of itself and become a respirable gas, differing indeed from oxygen, but helping and sustaining its action, a bath of strength and healing for nerve and brain. The result The great Change has come for evermore, happiness and beauty are our atmosphere, there is peace on earth and good will to all men.

In the latter part of the 19th century, a wayward comet strikes the Earth in Algeria and carries away a small group of French and British soldiers from their posts. They are forced to endure a two-year journey around the solar system and back. Famed early science fiction writer Jules Verne chronicles the challenges that confront the reluctant castaways as they attempt to survive on this small body of rock while they await possible return and transfer back to their dearly missed home planet.

A magical, intoxicating debut novel, both intimate and epic, that intertwines the past, present, and future of two lovers bound by the passing of great comets overhead and a coterie of remarkable ancestors. Róisín and François are immediately drawn to each other when they meet at a remote...

Prescient and scientifically accurate, Heart of the Comet is known as one of the great hard SF novels of the 1980s. First published in 1986, it tells the story of an ambitious manned mission to visit Halley's Comet, alter its orbit, and mine it for resources. But all too soon, native cells - that might once have brought life to Earth - begin colonizing the colonists. As factions battle over the comet's future - and that of Earth - only love, courage, and ingenuity can avert disaster and spark a new human destiny.

An idyllic childhood takes a sinister turn. Rumors of a serial killer haunt the neighborhood, families pack up and leave town without a word of warning, and the country begins to unravel. Policemen stand by as protesters overtake the streets, knowing that the once awe-inspiring symbols of power they wear on their helmets have become devoid of meaning.

At the time of a passing comet in the sky, while the world is at a turning point and the industrialization of Victorian England is affecting lives. Willie Leadford is a young man facing personal crises of life. A breakdown in his employment, social beliefs, and relationship initially turns him towards a trail of vengeance against those he holds responsible. And then “The Change” occurs.

Wells' new vision for the world. A comet causes "the nitrogen of the air" to "change out of itself". The result: "The great Change has come for evermore, happiness and beauty are our atmosphere, there is peace on earth and good will to all men."

Arthur C. Clarke’s 2061: Odyssey Three is truly a masterful elaboration on one man’s epic vision of the universe. Only rarely does a novelist weave a tapestry so compelling that it captures the imagination of the entire world. But that is precisely what Arthur C. Clarke accomplished with...

In the days of the Comet in 1906 is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells in which humanity is exalted when a comet causes the nitrogen of the air, the old azote, to change out of itself and become a respirable gas, differing indeed from oxygen, but helping and sustaining its action, a bath of strength and healing for nerve and brain. The result The great Change has come for evermore, happiness and beauty are our atmosphere, there is peace on earth and good will to all men.

A young girl, living on a comet world, is assigned the task of returning to her home planet Earth to act as a bridge between the two very different cultures.

This is the podcast audiobook for my novel, Comets. Told over some thirty odd chapters, all of which read by myself, here is the story description. Henry Wilder has a problem. The love of Henry’s life has finally found the love of hers. Henry Wilder, a man in his mid-twenties is dealing with an issue. He is in love with Hayley, a woman who doesn’t love him back. He is under no illusions, but it is starting to become a problem. This problem has grown and is now entering every aspect of his life, including, but definitely not limited to, his therapy sessions with Dr. Harris. And while he ...

Off on a Comet is a thrilling sci-fi adventure where a group of people finds themselves stranded on a comet after it collides with Earth. Forced to adapt to an alien world, they face extreme cold, dwindling resources, and cultural clashes as they search for a way home. A classic Jules Verne tale of survival and ingenuity.

One of Turkiye's most influential authors and often likened to Charles Dickens, Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar addressed issues like superstition, class struggles, and gender dynamics with a mix of realism and humor. Set in Istanbul, this sharp and humorous satirical story captures the hysteria surrounding the predicted approach of Halley's Comet in 1919. Against a backdrop of apocalyptic fears and superstitions, the story follows İrfan Galip, a modern - yet conservative - young man, as he navigates his budding romance with a mysterious woman. Listen to the whole book on https://...

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The Scarifyers is a series of rip-roaring tales of comedic supernatural intrigue set in 1930s Britain, distilling the likes of Dick Barton, the Avengers, The Devil Rides Out and Quatermass into cracking new audio adventures. The Scarifyers is broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra, and has been described in the national press as 'rollicking good fun', 'a slice of audio perfection', 'the smartest and most enjoyable thing on British radio' and 'like Tintin but with the lights out.