“‘It was history, honorable Mr. Smith, our knowledge of history that defeated him,’ said the Japanese archaeologist, reverting to the ancient politeness of his race.” -A.E. van Vogt’s Black Destroyer (Astounding Science Fiction, July 1939) Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) takes… Read moreThe literary roots of Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986)
The SFFaudio Podcast #363 – Jesse, Paul, and Marissa talk about The Puppet Masters by Robert A. Heinlein. Talked about on today’s show: 1951, the really annoying way Heinlein does things, Paul’s main Heinlein phase (in the late 1980s), when… Read moreThe SFFaudio Podcast #363 – READALONG: The Puppet Masters by Robert A. Heinlein
The SFFaudio Podcast #362 – Jesse, Paul, and Marissa talk about The Game-Players Of Titan by Philip K. Dick. Talked about on today’s show: Ace Books F-251, December 12th, 1963, The Man In The High Castle, nominations, a worthy follow-up?,… Read moreThe SFFaudio Podcast #362 – READALONG: The Game-Players Of Titan by Philip K. Dick
Sphere By Michael Crichton; Read by Scott Brick Publisher: Brilliance Audio [UNABRIDGED] – 13 hours Themes: / aliens / ocean / thriller / Publisher summary: The gripping story of a group of American scientists sent to the ocean floor to… Read moreReview of Sphere by Michael Crichton
Saturn Run By John Sandford and Ctein; Narrated by Eric Conger Publisher: Penguin Audio Publication Date: 6 October 2015 [UNABRIDGED] – 16 hours, 35 minutes Themes: / spaceship / aliens / first contact / thriller / Publisher summary: For fans… Read moreReview of Saturn Run by John Sandford
Angles of Attack (Frontlines #3) By Marko Kloos; read by Luke Daniels Publisher: Brilliance Audio Publication Date: 21 April 2015 [UNABRIDGED] – 10 hours Themes: / military sci-fi / weird aliens / combat power armor / humanity uniting / Publisher… Read moreReview of Angles of Attack by Marko Kloos