Books with author E.E. 'Doc' Smith

Written by Edward E. “Doc” Smith, PhD. Spacehounds of IPC is a standalone spacenovel that stands in contrast to the manyworks that the famous sciencefiction author is known for–such as the Lensmanseries and Skylark.Another impressively well-written and detailed spacefaring adventure,Spacehounds is quite understandably considered one of “Doc” Smith's most significant works,expanding on a detailed sci-fi universe that will captivate you rightfrom the very firstwords you read of this book. The plot presents the large spaceship Arcturus, as it transports famed physicist Dr. Stevens and his betrothed on a routine trip to Mars. Attacked by Jovian aliens on the way to Mars, the spaceship is then towed toward Jupiter, and Stevens is forced to flee together with his beloved to the cold and inhospitable moon of Ganymede, where they are forced to reconstruct a ragged version of modern civilization from the ground up in order to survive and hope to return home. Spacehounds of IPC explores the intrigues and epic plots of space travel in a manner worthy of modern day novels and sci-fi shows in an age far preceding that of the most well-known and loved sci-fi publications and productions we are familiar today. Since Smith's work has been the basis of inspiration for many of those production, however, it is no surprise that this novel has enjoyed so much popularity over the past few decades. With an engaging plot driven by believable characters who constantly learn and shift with the changes presented by the story line's various circumstances, you'll find this book to be extremely dynamic and engaging, offering the best in fast paced sci-fi action that you can expect. Rich with dated social commentary, unique unexpected plot twists and funny anachronisms, Spacehounds will definitely not fail to entertain you, and whether you're looking for a light, enjoyable read or you're a real sci-fi buff, it will deliver the reading experience you expect.

This eBook edition of "The Skylark of Space (Sci-Fi Classic)" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Dick Seaton accidentally discovers a workable space drive in combining pure copper with a newly discovered element "X." Having failed to re-create the effect, Seaton realizes that the missing component is a field generated by DuQuesne's particle accelerator, his arch-enemy, and thereafter sets up a business with his millionaire friend, Martin Crane, to build a spaceship...

Second Stage Lensmen in the fifth of six classic "Lensman" books, long recognized as the greatest space opera ever written. This edition is a facsimile of the 1950 Fantasy Press first edition hardcover, hard to find and expensive when found. Again Kimball Kinnison and the Galactic Patrol take up battle with Boskonia. The warfare leads to some odd corners of the universe and some stranger worlds. There is the planet Lyrane where a matriarchal society exists; the frigid world of Onio, with its incredibly alien inhabitants, on which the utterly weird and unhuman Lensman, Nadreck of Palain Seven works so efficiently. Typical E.E. Smith action, intrigue and imagination.

2016 Gold Winner of the Wishing Shelf Book Awards! Dust wakes to discover the world as he knew it is gone after fragments of a comet hit Earth. It isn’t the only thing that has changed, though, so has Dust. He now possesses powers that continue to grow, but also come with a price.... A dangerous encounter after he leaves his home leads to a new discovery – other survivors, and a creature that has risen from the ashes, one that is determined to possess Dust's powers. Follow a new band of unlikely heroes as they fight to make Earth a better, safer place! Internationally acclaimed S.E. Smith presents a new action-packed story full of adventure and intrigue. Brimming with her signature humor, vivid scenes, and beloved characters, this book is sure to be another fan favorite!

They were four of the greatest minds in the Universe: Two men and two women, all Psionic Primes, lost in an experimental spaceship billions of parsecs from home. And as they mentally charted the cosmos to find their way back to Earth, their own loves and hates were as startling as the worlds they encountered... Here is E. E. Smith's classic science fiction novel -- one of the greatest space operas of all time