33 Classic Science Fiction Novels and Short Stories

I liked most of the stories in this megapack, for they are good space opera, with rayguns, tyrannical rulers, romantic interest, fast action and good entertainment value. I have to be frank: I did not like the ideas expressed in some of these stories because they were rather reactionary. I hope we have progressed far beyond those points of view! Yet, I could put them aside, remember the time it was written in, and enjoy the story in its own terms. If you like vintage classic SF, this is the book for you!

This is an updated review. When I first purchased this book I did a quick review based on the fact that I had read a number of H. Beam Piper stories before and I knew that they were in this collection and I wanted to let people know that the stories were good and that they should download the collection. Some people liked my review and some didn't.
Since then I've gotten into the book and am enjoying it. The megapack layout is good and its table of contents is helpful. As I've been reading the book I've discovered that I had read a number of other stories than what I had initially recognized. I've never been great with titles and names. Amongst the other stories that I had read before was HE WALKED AROUND THE HORSES (a story based on historical fact with a parallel dimension twist) and THE MERCENARIES (which is a interesting look at a future world where scientific researchers maintain their independence from government interference by becoming a state unto themselves and what they have to do to remain independent). Both stories are interesting but different.

As I stated in my initial review I was introduced to H. Beam Piper about a year ago when I downloaded the Third Science Fiction Megapack. That anthology included 'Little Fuzzy'. Personally I loved the story and I found it to be the best story in the whole collection. The story is well written, engaging and it kept me enthralled. I found that by the end of reading it I wanted to read more of H. Piper Beam and it motivated me to 'google' him on the web. It was with disappointment that I learned that he had died decades ago.
Still 'Little Fuzzy' had captured my interest with the author and I decided I wanted more. At the time I hoped that a megapack collection of his work would come out and now, thankfully it did. I'm a little disappointed that this collection doesn't include the sequels to 'Little Fuzzy' (which are available but at full price) but I was pleased to see that it included a number of stories that I had seen good write up about.

Another story in the collection that I have read is OOMPHEL IN THE SKY. This is a fun story about a future distant world where man has come into conflict with the natives and it demonstrates that thinking outside the box can be beneficial, if it is accompanied by understanding and respect. While not as long as 'Little Fuzzy' it is a very good read.

Additionally, H. Beam Piper wrote a number of stories dealing with time travel or more correctly, as he called it `paratime' travel. This was his concept and he ran with it. So far I've read three stories in the collection based on `paratime' travel. It is an interesting concept which I will not get into here, but will say that the author develops the plot theme well. Here his writing does get a little wordy as he tries to explain things but it is still readable and more importantly enjoyable.

I hope this review helps. The collection is inexpensive and the content enjoyable. Give it a try.

Classic Si Fi short stories. Mostly a re-read for me. Read most of them when I was in college. Still I couldn't beat the price. Have to admit I did cherry pick quite a bit. Piper was one of the all time classic Si Fi writers of his day.

I bought this for 'Little Fuzzy', which I love. Other than that, I'm not very familiar with the works of H. Beam Piper. After reading a few of the books and short stories, I find myself skipping through most of them.

Some classic sci if from the 1950s, however the author's vision is limited by a surprisingly racist brand of capitalism. He envisions a future where humanity dominates other sentient beings because of our comparatively greater capacity for monetizing the natural resources of their planets. The most offensive story involves a young woman in the colonized planets as part

Wow! 33 novels/short stories on one ebook. My favorite SF author and I don't have to open a book.
On the down side; you basicly have to read the stories in the same order they were written. There is no title page where you can pick a title and go to that story.

Classic Si Fi short stories. Mostly a re-read for me. Read most of them when I was in college. Still I couldn't beat the price. Have to admit I did cherry pick quite a bit. Piper was one of the all time classic Si Fi writers of his day.