Audiobooks by Russ Winterbotham

Russ Winterbotham (Author), Digital Voice Martin G (Narrator)

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Encounters From Beyond 5: Classic Tales of Alien Contact: Where Humanity Meets the Unknown

"Aliens and Nothing But Aliens 5 - Seventeen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s Alien visitors. Mysterious encounters. First contact with the unknown. This vintage science fiction collection brings together classic tales of alien worlds and strange visitors from beyond the stars. Humans meet beings they cannot understand, explorers reach distant planets filled with danger, and ordinary people discover that the universe is far stranger than anyone imagined. Written during the Golden Age of science fiction, these stories capture the excitement of early space exploration and the thrill of encountering life beyond Earth. Each tale offers a different vision of alien intelligence—sometimes curious, sometimes friendly, sometimes terrifying. If you love vintage science fiction and unforgettable alien encounters, this collection delivers the imagination, wonder, and suspense that made classic sci-fi a timeless adventure. - Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - The Good Seed by Mack Reynolds - The Untouchable Adolescents by Harlan Ellison - Keep Your Shape by Robert Sheckley - Misbegotten Missionary by Isaac Asimov - A World to Die For by Sam Carson - The Avenger by Damon Knight - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - The Yes Men of Venus by Ron Goulart - The Thought–Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham - Know Thy Neighbor by Elisabeth R. Lewis - The Last Evolution by John W. Campbell - Day of Reckoning by Morton Klass - The Vegans Were Curious by Winston Marks - An Eye for the Ladies by Stephen Marlowe - We're Off to Mars by Joe Gibson - The Invader by Alfred Coppel"

Alfred Coppel, Damon Knight, Elisabeth R. Lewis, Frank Belknap Long, Harlan Ellison, Isaac Asimov, Joe Gibson, John W. Campbell, Mack Reynolds, Morton Klass, Murray Leinster, Robert Sheckley, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Sam Carson, Stephen Marlowe, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures: Explore Strange Worlds Beyond the Final Frontier

"Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures delivers nineteen unforgettable journeys across the solar system and beyond, where daring explorers, ingenious scientists, and ordinary people confront the limitless possibilities—and dangers—of life among the stars. Packed with adventure, mystery, and bold imagination, these timeless stories showcase why classic science fiction continues to inspire generations of readers. Inside you’ll discover remarkable tales from legendary authors including Arthur C. Clarke, Tom Godwin, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Russ Winterbotham, Manly Wade Wellman, Roger D. Aycock, and Ron Goulart. Every story presents a fresh challenge, whether it’s surviving the unforgiving realities of space, uncovering alien mysteries, or pushing beyond the limits of human exploration. Visit the blazing skies of Icarus, the mysterious worlds of Venus and Mercury, lonely asteroids, distant colonies, and the farthest reaches of deep space. Join fearless navigators, brilliant inventors, ambitious pioneers, and unlikely heroes as they confront impossible odds, make astonishing discoveries, and face decisions that will shape the future of humanity. Along the way you’ll encounter unforgettable adventures, cosmic puzzles, daring rescues, and some of the most powerful endings ever written in classic science fiction. These stories combine scientific imagination with compelling characters and timeless storytelling, capturing the optimism, wonder, and excitement that defined the Golden Age of sci-fi while remaining every bit as entertaining today. If you love vintage science fiction filled with space exploration, unforgettable adventures, alien worlds, and thought-provoking ideas, Beyond the Stars 10: Classic Science Fiction Adventures is another outstanding collection that belongs in every classic sci-fi library."

Alfred Connable, Arthur C. Clarke, Gene L. Henderson, Manly Wade Wellman, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Roger D. Aycock, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Thomas S. Gardiner, Tom Godwin, William Bender Jr. (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Dead Man's Planet: A Ghostly Vigil On A Frozen Asteroid

"A drifting asteroid between Mars and Jupiter should have been nothing more than a temporary stop. Instead, it greets two spacemen with fields that glow, buds that fire back, and a path that leads to a sealed door bearing the mark of Earth. Someone has lived here. Someone has farmed this frozen stone. And someone has left a body standing guard in the cold. Inside the buried cabin, they meet Ghor, a pale, sharp-eyed figure who claims the asteroid as his birthplace. He has shaped alien weeds into trees, roses, and even corn that tastes like home. His plants regenerate at impossible speed, divide like living hydras, and defend themselves with lethal bursts of organic radioactivity. What he and his father built is both brilliant and unstable. When the native growth begins to move, and the valley fills with stalks that hunt by sensing the faint signals of living flesh, survival will depend on more than ray guns and courage. It will require a decision that no visitor to this “Dead Man’s Planet” expects to face. Russ Winterbotham wrote dozens of fast-moving science fiction tales during the 1940s and 1950s, publishing in magazines such as Planet Stories, Startling Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories. He later moved into television writing, contributing scripts to programs including Captain Video and His Video Rangers. “Dead Man’s Planet” showcases his gift for high-concept speculation grounded in physical detail: low gravity, airless rock, regenerative biology, and a single startling twist that reframes everything that came before. It is classic magazine-era science fiction at full power—bold, strange, and unforgettable."

Russ Winterbotham (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science Fiction: Legendary Authors. Timeless Stories. Endless Imagination.

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9: More Than 27 Hours of Classic Science Fiction Relive the wonder and excitement of classic science fiction with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9. Featuring more than 27 hours of unforgettable storytelling, this remarkable collection brings together fifty timeless tales from the authors whose imagination helped define the genre. Journey to distant worlds, uncover ancient mysteries, encounter extraordinary beings and explore futures filled with astonishing discoveries. These classic stories remain as engaging and thought-provoking today as when they first captivated readers, combining unforgettable adventures with ideas that continue to inspire generations. This outstanding anthology features works by legendary authors including H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Damon Knight, Nelson S. Bond, Mary Shelley, C. S. Lewis, Ray Bradbury, E. E. “Doc” Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, Walter Tevis, Arthur C. Clarke, Hal Clement, A. Bertram Chandler, Stephen Bartholomew, Robert Silverberg, Randall Garrett, Jack Vance, Murray Leinster, Jack Williamson, Sam Carson, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, James R. Adams, Algis Budrys, Clare Winger Harris, Edwin Baird, H. Bedford-Jones, Frank Belknap Long, William Morrison, Paul Ernst, W. L. Alden, Harold Lawlor, Arthur Jean Cox, Basil Wells, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz, J. T. McIntosh, Bryce Walton, William F. Nolan, Lucius Daniel, Robert Wicks, Michael Shaara and Alfred Coppel. Whether you’re rediscovering beloved classics or experiencing these pioneering authors for the first time, this collection delivers an extraordinary variety of vintage science fiction filled with imagination, suspense and timeless storytelling. Travel beyond the impossible and experience 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 9 again and again."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alfred Coppel, Algis Budrys, Arthur C. Clarke, Arthur Jean Cox, Basil Wells, Bryce Walton, C.S. Lewis, Clare Winger Harris, Damon Knight, E.E. 'Doc' Smith, Edgar Allan Poe, Edwin Baird, Frank Belknap Long, Fritz Leiber, Gordon R. Dickson, H. Bedford–Jones, H.P. Lovecraft, Hal Clement, Harold Lawlor, J. T. McIntosh, Jack London, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, James R. Adams, Lucius Daniel, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Michael Shaara, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Paul Ernst, Randall Garrett, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Ron Goulart, Russ Winterbotham, Sam Carson, Stanton A. Coblentz, Stephen Bartholomew, W. L. Alden, Walter Tevis, William F. Nolan, William Morrison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1940s Science Fiction 5 - 19 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s: From Bradbury to Bester, Knight to Leinster — A Decade of Wonders

"1940s Science Fiction 5 - 19 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s - Mr. Meek Plays Polo Chapter by Clifford D. Simak - Captain Midas by Alfred Coppel - The Incredible Slingshot Bombs by Robert Moore Williams - Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester - The Avenger by Damon Knight - Lancelot Biggs Cooks a Pirate by Nelson S. Bond - An Adventure of a Professional Corpse - The Artificial Honeymoon by H. Bedford–Jones - The Mercurian by Frank Belknap Long - The Irresistible Perfume by Harold Lawlor - Dwellers in Silence by Ray Bradbury - The Hairy Ones by Basil Wells - The Thought-Men of Mercury by Russ Winterbotham - Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz - The Star Beast by Damon Knight - The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton - Dead Man's Planet by Russ Winterbotham - The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson"

Alfred Bester, Alfred Coppel, Basil Wells, Bryce Walton, Clifford D. Simak, Damon Knight, Frank Belknap Long, Frederik Pohl, H. Bedford–Jones, Harold Lawlor, Jack Williamson, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Ray Bradbury, Robert Moore Williams, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Vintage Sci-Fi 21 - 24 Science Fiction Classics from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Jack Williamson and more: Aliens, Adventure, and the Unknown in 23 Science Fiction Masterpieces

"Vintage Sci-Fi 21 - 24 Science Fiction Classics from Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Silverberg, Michael Shaara, Nelson S. Bond, Jack Williamson and more - Flight Through Tomorrow by Stanton A. Coblentz - The Big Bounce by Walter Tevis - The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh - The Star Beast by Damon Knight - The Madness of Lancelot Biggs by Nelson S. Bond - Summertime on Icarus by Arthur C. Clarke - Strange Alliance by Bryce Walton - The Nothing Equation by Tom Godwin - Ground by Hal Clement - Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler - And Miles to Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan - Martians Never Die by Lucius Daniel - The Quantum Jump by Robert Wicks - The Hermit of Mars by Stephen Bartholomew - Dead Man’s Planet by Russ Winterbotham - Bleekman’s Planet by Randall Garrett and Robert Silverberg - Man of Distinction by Michael Shaara - Postmark Ganymede by Robert Silverberg - The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel - The Men Return by Jack Vance - The Life–Work of Professor Muntz by Murray Leinster - The Metal Man by Jack Williamson - Lancelot Biggs: Master Navigator by Nelson S. Bond"

A. Bertram Chandler, Alfred Coppel, Arthur C. Clarke, Bryce Walton, Damon Knight, Edgar Allan Poe, Hal Clement, J. T. McIntosh, Jack Vance, Jack Williamson, Lucius Daniel, Michael Shaara, Murray Leinster, Nelson S. Bond, Randall Garrett, Robert Silverberg, Robert Wicks, Russ Winterbotham, Stanton A. Coblentz, Stephen Bartholomew, Tom Godwin, Walter Tevis, William F. Nolan (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Thought-Men of Mercury: Escape Was Possible—If They Didn’t Think

"Mercury is no place for men. A narrow twilight strip separates blazing heat from endless night, and within that thin band of survival two explorers discover something no expedition ever reported—intelligent life that can reach directly into the human mind. Terry Hall senses the presence first: a cold intrusion in his thoughts, as if unseen fingers are searching through his memories. When the Mercurians reveal themselves, their strange civilization seems harmless enough—telepathic thinkers who can instantly understand any idea but lack the physical ability to build even the simplest tools. Yet the more the visitors teach them, the more dangerous the situation becomes. These creatures are studying something far more valuable than machinery. They are studying fear. To the Mercurians, fear is the missing force that shaped human civilization. It drove humans to store food, build weapons, and conquer hostile worlds. Once they understand that lesson, the Earthmen realize the terrible implication. A species with unmatched intellect—and no physical skill—has just discovered a reason to enslave the only creatures capable of building the future they now desire. Escape will require more than strength and more than courage. Their captors can read every plan before it happens. Russ Winterbotham’s “The Thought-Men of Mercury” blends planetary adventure with one of classic science fiction’s most unsettling ideas: what happens when a civilization that can read minds begins studying the emotion that drives human progress. Russ Winterbotham (1904–1971) was an American science fiction writer and editor whose work appeared regularly in magazines such as Amazing Stories, Planet Stories, and Thrilling Wonder Stories. He published dozens of short stories from the 1930s through the 1950s."

Russ Winterbotham (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Monster Archives: Legendary Creatures From Classic Science Fiction

"Some monsters are born. Some are created. And some are the result of humanity reaching just a little too far. The Monster Archives brings together seven unforgettable tales of terrifying creatures, impossible transformations, and desperate battles against the unknown. From alien horrors and giant insects to experiments gone horribly wrong, these classic science fiction adventures capture the wonder, suspense, and imagination that made vintage sci-fi legendary. William Morrison’s Monster begins with an ordinary expedition that uncovers something no one was prepared to face. In The Monster Maker, Ray Bradbury delivers a gripping adventure where survival depends on confronting a nightmare unlike anything seen before. Robert Silverberg’s Six Frightened Men strands a small group where fear may be every bit as deadly as the creature stalking them. Frederik Pohl’s Let The Ants Try imagines a future where even the smallest creatures become a terrifying threat. Russ Winterbotham’s The Monster That Threatened The Universe raises the stakes with a menace capable of cosmic destruction. Robert Silverberg returns with Monsters That Once Were Men, a chilling reminder that the most frightening monsters may not have started out that way. If you love vintage science fiction, creature features, monster movies, and classic adventures filled with danger and discovery, The Monster Archives belongs in your audiobook collection. Step into a world where every shadow may hide a nightmare, every experiment carries unexpected consequences, and every story introduces another legendary creature from the golden age of science fiction."

Frederik Pohl, Ray Bradbury, Robert Silverberg, Russ Winterbotham, S. J. Sackett, William Morrison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Outlaws of Tomorrow: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories: Robbers, Rogues, Detectives & Future Crime

"Outlaws of Tomorrow: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories brings together fifteen unforgettable tales where the most dangerous criminals aren’t confined to Earth. Across distant planets, crowded space lanes, and the farthest reaches of the galaxy, smugglers, fugitives, pirates, thieves, and unlikely heroes discover that the future creates entirely new ways to break the law. Featuring legendary authors including Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Harry Harrison, Poul Anderson, Frederik Pohl, Murray Leinster, Robert Silverberg, and Alfred Coppel, this collection showcases the thrilling intersection of crime and classic science fiction. Every story delivers daring escapes, impossible missions, high-stakes pursuits, and ingenious twists that continue to entertain decades after they were first published. Travel to the Martian frontier, abandoned asteroid outposts, crowded interstellar shipping lanes, and mysterious alien worlds where justice is never guaranteed. Meet desperate prisoners, clever con artists, relentless lawmen, battle-hardened adventurers, and criminals willing to gamble everything for one last chance at freedom. Along the way you’ll encounter stolen starships, dangerous frontiers, cosmic conspiracies, alien encounters, and unforgettable showdowns. These timeless stories prove that while technology changes, ambition, greed, courage, and redemption remain constants throughout the universe. Filled with suspense, action, mystery, and bold imagination, they capture the spirit that made classic science fiction a lasting favorite. If you enjoy vintage sci-fi where futuristic worlds collide with crime, adventure, and unforgettable characters, Outlaws of Tomorrow: Classic Science Fiction Crime Stories delivers fifteen thrilling journeys into the lawless frontiers of tomorrow."

Alfred Coppel, C. H. Thames, Charles L. Fontenay, Frederik Pohl, George Whittington, Harry Harrison, Murray Leinster, Philip K. Dick, Poul Anderson, Ray Bradbury, Richard R. Smith, Robert Silverberg, Russ Winterbotham, Winston Marks (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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Encounters From Beyond 2: Classic Tales of Alien Contact: Where Humanity Meets the Unknown

"Aliens and Nothing But Aliens 2 - Eighteen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60s - Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury - Planet of Doom by C. H. Thames - Tony and The Beetles by Philip K. Dick - Piper In the Woods by Philip K. Dick - Madmen of Mars by Erik Fennel - The Monster That Threatened The Universe by Russ Winterbotham - Rescue Mission by Robert Silverberg - Alien Equivalent by Richard R. Smith - Day of Wrath by Bjarne Kirchhoff - Invader From Infinity by George Whittington - Human Is by Philip K. Dick - Rabbits Have Long Ears by Lawrence F. Willard - Asteroid of the Damned by Frederik Pohl - The Man Who Liked Lions by John Bernard Daley - The Luckiest Man Alive by William Morrison - And The Gods Laughed by Fredric Brown - A Message From Our Sponsor by Henry Slesar - Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne"

Bjarne Kirchhoff, C. H. Thames, Erik Fennel, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, George Whittington, Henry Slesar, John Bernard Daley, Lawrence F. Willard, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Richard R. Smith, Robert Silverberg, Ross Rocklynne, Russ Winterbotham, William Morrison (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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1940s Science Fiction - 20 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s: Bold Journeys Into the Unknown From Sci-Fi’s Golden Age

"1940s Science Fiction - 20 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940s - Morgue Ship by Ray Bradbury - Let The Ants Try by Frederik Pohl - Zurk by Richard O. Lewis - The Monster Maker by Ray Bradbury - Space-Lane of No-Return by George Whittington - Jonah of the Jove-Run by Ray Bradbury - And the Gods Laughed by Fredric Brown - The Monster That Threatened The Universe by Russ Winterbotham - Asleep In Armageddon by Ray Bradbury - Invader From Infinity by George Whittington - Day of Wrath by Bjarne Kirchhoff - Defense Mech by Ray Bradbury - Rat Race by George O. Smith - Lazarus Come Forth by Ray Bradbury - The Planet of Illusion by Millard V. Gordon - Rocket Summer by Ray Bradbury - Asteroid of the Damned by Frederik Pohl - The Incredible Invasion by George O. Smith - Distress Signal by Ross Rocklynne - Christmas on Ganymede by Isaac Asimov"

Bjarne Kirchhoff, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, George O. Smith, George Whittington, Isaac Asimov, Millard V. Gordon, Ray Bradbury, Richard O. Lewis, Ross Rocklynne, Russ Winterbotham (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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