Showing results by author "Andre Norton" in All Categories

Journey to the planet Khatka, where a Free Trader spaceship encounters a civilization on the brink of destruction. As magic and Voodoo threaten to unravel their progress, the medic Tau must rely on his own understanding of the mystical arts to combat a formidable Witch Doctor. Can he harness his skills in a battle fought on the witch’s own ground? Tune in to discover if Tau can save a world teetering on the edge of chaos.

In the future, venturing out into the stars is more than a way for humanity to chart the cosmos—it's big business. Every time a new planet is discovered, the highest bidder gets first dibs with exclusive property rights for a year. Anything they can find, they can keep. The planet Limbo was considered a waste of rock to most, which is the only reason apprentice cargo master Dane Thorson and the rest of the crew of the Solar Queen could afford to bid on it. But they soon discover that Limbo is far from uninhabited, the Solar Queen is far from the first ship to explore it.

Step into the golden age of imagination with Classic Science Fiction Short Stories, a powerful collection of visionary tales from the masters who defined the genre. Featuring works by Isaac Asimov, Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Andre Norton, and E. E. Smith, this anthology explores humanity’s future, the limits of technology, distant worlds, and the nature of reality itself.

Simon Tregarth, a man from our own world, escapes his doom through the gates to the Witch World. There he aids the witch Jaelithe's escape from the hounds of Alizon, only to find himself embroiled in a deeper war against an even deadlier foe: the Kolder.

In the shadowy crossroads of deep-space outposts, where wanderers trade stories as often as credits, one woman stands apart: Steena—quiet, sharp-eyed, and possessed of a mind that never forgets. A thin, gray figure with a photographic memory and an uncanny instinct for danger, Steena has saved more lives than she’s ever claimed credit for. And when Bub Nelson brings her Bat, a massive gray tom-cat with a growl like a reactor core, the two form a bond as mysterious as the galaxy itself.

What if conquering space was just the beginning? American scientists were captivated by the possibility that time travel could unlock the secrets of the past, especially as they pondered the enigmatic knowledge possessed by Russian researchers. Enter Ross Murdock, a fiercely independent thinker with a knack for trouble, who finds himself entangled in a top-secret government project in the frigid Arctic. His rebellious nature transforms into an asset as he takes on the role of a merchant trader from the Beaker people during the Bronze Age. When Ross and his partner Ashe are transported back in ...

In a world where conquering space seems possible, could conquering time be next? This is the tantalizing theory that American scientists are investigating as they seek to unravel the source of the Russians newfound knowledge. What if Russian scientists had discovered a way to travel back in time to uncover the secrets of the past? Enter young Ross Murdock, an intelligent but fiercely independent nonconformist, who finds himself entangled in a top-secret government project at an Arctic base. His unique traits, which often make him a rebel in society, become essential as he assumes the role of a...

In Star Born, Andre Norton transports us to a human colony in a distant galaxy, where generations have fled Earth to escape a tyrannical regime. These outlaws live in secrecy, forging bonds with an aquatic race of mermen who share their struggle against a brutal enemy known as Those Others. Having retreated to the depths of the ocean to evade persecution, the mermen now face a new threat as Dalgard, a young human scout on a rite of passage, and his companion Sssuri, stumble upon a sinister gathering of Those Others intent on recovering deadly weapons from a forsaken city. Their shocking ...

Deep within the lush jungles of Jumala, a man is in hiding—his mind reprogrammed with anothers brain patterns and a staggering reward on his head. Star Hunter takes you on a thrilling journey through an interstellar game of cat and mouse, where a man discovers his hidden powers while being pursued by an unrelenting safari intent on capturing something no human should ever possess...

In this thrilling sequel to Plague Ship, the Solar Queen finds herself unexpectedly grounded from trade, embarking on a seemingly uneventful two-year journey as an interstellar mail carrier. However, her crews curiosity leads them to the exotic safari planet of Khatka, where they become embroiled in a fierce confrontation between rationality and the dark magic wielded by Khatkas mind-controlling wizard. Join us as we delve into a world of adventure, intrigue, and the battle for autonomy. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

When a Terran outpost is destroyed by the menacing insectoid Throgs, two human (and two wolverines) survivors must find a way to survive being hunted on a hostile planet. Only an unlikely alliance with the telepathic saurian inhabitants—and the wisdom to distinguish between dreams and reality—will lead them out of darkness and towards a united future.

Even the coming of an autumn dusk could not subdue the color of this land. Shadows here were not gray or black; they were violet and purple. The crumbling adobe walls were laced by strings of crimson peppers, vivid in the torch and lantern light. It had been this way for days, red and yellow, violet—colors many had hardly been aware existed back in the cool green, silver, gray-brown of Kentucky. So this was Tubacca! Back in ‘59 this had been a flourishing town, well on its way to prominence in the Southwest.

Three generations of people have been raised on Astra, a colony established by people escaping from the tyrannical government of Terra. Dalgard is embarking on his coming-of-age exploration of the unknown northern lands. In his canoe with a friendly merman native he travels north and discovers proof that Those Others, the evil master race that formerly ruled the planet, are still a danger.

The Patrol has a strict policy of pushing any star ship infected with unknown plagues straight into the sun, no questions asked. When the crew of the Queen start dropping like flies with no explanation, rival traders start crying, 'Plague Ship!'

Centuries after the civilized world destroyed itself in a dimly-remembered final war, a few rebels courageously searched through the shattered cities-trying to regain old knowledge.

None loves the land as well as Lorcan, orphaned at birth, who has sought his birthright for as long as he can remember. Exiled from his native land when it was invaded by Alizon, he spent his youth in Paltendale where he was treated as an outsider, especially by Hogeth, an heir of that dale, who resented Lorcan’s presence when both were still young men.

Eydrth is a Master Songsmith...who has no magic. She will do anything to save her father from the evil that has stolen his mind. But the paths to the magic of the Witch World are many — and to save the ones you love, the truest magic must come from the heart.

The heritage of the Gryphon will choose its own. The time of choice is now. The urge within him is overwhelming, and Kerovan - he of the cloven hooves and amber eyes - is driven toward the mountains - toward the dark. With him goes the Lady Joisan, who carries with her secrets unknown to Kerovan.

Long ago, after the Elder People deserted the place known as Witch World, a portal opened from another realm, bringing the people of Hallack to colonize the abandoned lands. But although the old inhabitants had gone, the Old Gods still existed to confound the new mortals beneath them.

Kerovan of Ulmsdale released his wife, Joisan, of all obligations to him. Though their love is unbreakable, he could not burden her with his unrest as he was beckoned to wander the Waste in search of his true destiny. But Joisan, unable to bear his absence, leaves her refuge to find him. And with both of them gone, the Dales are sure to fall under the power of the Dark as the shadows of evil begin to rise across the land.