L. Neil Smith Knihy

True to his namesake, Emerson Ngu follows the way of individualism, making him the hero of Pallas, a libertarian paradise atop an asteroid, and the enemy of former senator Gibson Altman, the jealous leader of a communist dystopia. Reprint.

In a world where over 150,000 women have mysteriously disappeared without ransom, the Federalists and bureaucratic control create a chilling atmosphere. Meanwhile, the North American Confederacy, an alternate reality, grapples with its own set of crises, highlighting the stark contrast between oppressive governance and the struggle for freedom. The narrative delves into the complexities of both societies, exploring themes of captivity, resistance, and the quest for autonomy amidst chaos.

After surviving the crash of their spaceship, the first interstellar flight launched by the planet Vespucci, Whitney O'Thraight and a wounded officer are captured by savages, only to be rescued by a group of fierce monks

The story follows Denver detective Win Bear as he investigates a murder and unexpectedly discovers the probability broach, a portal to alternate worlds. His journey leads him to a bizarre version of Earth where Congress is based in Colorado, citizens carry firearms, gorillas serve in the Senate, and essential services are privatized. This intriguing blend of crime and speculative fiction explores themes of reality and societal structure through Win's eye-opening experiences in these strange new worlds.

Traveling back in time to medieval Japan, the crew's mutiny threatens to strand Captain Gruenblum in the past

The Oseon was a solar system of luxury hotels catering to the underemployed filthy rich -- every gambler's dream come true. And so it was for Lando Calrissian and his robot companion until Lando broke the gambler's cardinal never beat a cop at high-stake games of chance...

In the twenty-first-century world, Marxist communist humans compete with the capitalist Elders, an alien race resembling giant squid, for control of an asteroid ful of valuable minerals and other resources. Reprint.

A thought-provoking exploration of freedom and individualism, this novel delves into the consequences of a society that prioritizes conformity over personal choice. The plot intertwines the lives of characters who challenge the status quo, facing moral dilemmas and societal pressures. With its compelling narrative, the book raises questions about the nature of liberty and the human spirit, making it a significant contender for the Prometheus Award. Themes of resistance and self-discovery resonate throughout, inviting readers to reflect on their own beliefs.