Galouye, Daniel F. / Галуй, Дэниел Ф. - Собрание сочинений (72 произведения) [1968-2024, epub, ENG]

Dark Universe / Слепой мир 2010, epub (retail), ISBN: 978-1-60450-488-0, Phoenix Pick Simulacron-3 (= Counterfeit World) / Симулакрон-3 2011, epub (retail), ISBN: 978-1-61242-021-9, Phoenix Pick A Scourge of Screamers (= The Lost Perception) / Пришельцы — среди нас 1968, epub, Bantam Books The Infinite Man 2015, epub (retail), ISBN: 978-1-61242-251-0, Phoenix Pick

Short Fiction Complete 2024, epub, Jerry eBooks

Pausing beside the hanging needle of rock, Jared tapped it with his lance. Precise, staccato-like tones filled the passageway. “Hear it?” he coaxed. “It’s right up ahead.” “I don’t hear a thing.” Owen edged forward, stumbled and fell lightly against Jared’s back. “Nothing but mud and hanging stones.” “No pits?” “None that I can hear.” “There’s one not twenty paces off. Better stick close to me.” . . .

From the outset, it was apparent that the evening’s activities weren’t going to detract a whit from Horace P. Siskin’s reputation as an extraordinary host. On the basis of the Tycho Tumbling Trio alone, he had already provided the year’s most fascinating entertainment. But when he unveiled the first hypnostone from Mars’ Syrtis Major region, it was clear he had planted his distinction upon a new pinnacle. As for myself, the trio and the stone, though intriguing on their own merits, sank to the level of the commonplace before the party was over. For I speak with exclusive authority when I say there is nothing as bizarre as watching a man—just disappear. Which, incidentally, was not part of the entertainment. . . .