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This volume -- the second of two -- selects the very best work by Cleo Eldon "Don" Wilcox, who published nearly 100 novels and short stories in the Ziff-Davis pulp magazines (including Amazing Stories, Fantastic Stories, and Fantastic Adventures). Volume 2 includes 7 more classic science fiction tales, including Wilcox's final story, "Blueflow" (1992). Includes a preface by editor Von Rothenberger and an introduction by Mike Ashley.

From the yellowed pages of AMAZING STORIES pulp magazine, FICTION HOUSE PRESS presents a trilogy of stories featuring Lester Allison and June O'Neil- SLAVE RAIDERS FROM MERCURY-Fate was against Allison in the Rite of the Floating Chop, for only death could save his life! BATTERING RAMS OF SPACE-Lester Allison and June O'Neil match battering rams against deadly explosive gas in total space war. EARTH STEALERS-The Earth was captive in a giant hollow globe-and escape depended on Allison's battering ram. These novelettes appeared in the June 1940, February 1941, and June 1943 issues of Amazing Stories.

The Serpent River, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

"The Serpent River" is a gripping science fiction short story penned by the renowned author Don Wilcox. The narrative takes place in a dystopian future in which humanity faces grave consequences of environmental degradation and technological excess. The namesake river, once a lifeline for a flourishing civilisation, has come to represent decay and pollution. In the midst of this misery, the narrative follows a lone protagonist on a dangerous trek to discover the real reason behind the Serpent River's change. Viewers are taken into a thought-provoking investigation of humanity's arrogance and its impact on the environment while they journey a landscape ravaged by ecological devastation. Don Wilcox expertly combines concepts of environmentalism, post-apocalyptic world-building, and a fascinating protagonist's search for answers. Wilcox drives readers to think about the implications of unbridled advancement in technology and the eternal tenacity of the human spirit in the face of adversity through his colorful prose and emotive storytelling. "The Serpent River" illustrates Don Wilcox's capacity to create speculative fiction that not only entertains but also connects with critical societal and environmental problems, making it a timeless and thought-provoking addition to the science fiction genre.