An American science fiction and mystery writer. One of his stories, "Arena," is officially credited for an adaptation as an episode of the landmark television series, Star Trek.
Contents
Two Timer (1954)
Arena (1944)
The Fabulous Clipjoint (1947)
Hall of Mirrors (1953)
Keep Out (1954)
Happy Ending (1957)
Earthmen Bearing Gifts (1960)
Earthmen Bearing Gifts-
Mars had gifts to offer and Earth had much in return--if delivery could be arranged!
Hall of Mirrors-
It is a tough decision to make--whether to give up your life so you can live it over again!
Happy Ending-
A world had collapsed around this man—a world that would never shout his praises again. The burned-out cities were still and dead, the twisted bodies and twisted souls giving him their last salute in death. And now he was alone, alone surrounded by memories, alone and waiting ...
an American science fiction and mystery writer. One of his stories, "Arena," is officially credited for an adaptation as an episode of the landmark television series, Star Trek.
Keep Out-
With no more room left on Earth, and with Mars hanging up there empty of life, somebody hit on the plan of starting a colony on the Red Planet. It meant changing the habits and physical structure of the immigrants, but that worked out fine. In fact, every possible factor was covered--except one of the flaws of human nature....
Two Timer-
Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!
The Fabulous Clipjoint-
Vice and murder prowl Chicago--and one man hunts a killer through the glittering Gold Coast and seamy back alleys. (1948 winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel.)
