John Wyndham

John Wyndham's The Midwich Cuckoos is a chilling and intelligent tale of alien invasion that explores the dark side of human nature and the unsettling possibilities of the unknown. Set in the quaint English village of Midwich, the story begins with an inexplicable event-a mysterious "day out" during which the entire population falls unconscious. When the villagers awaken, they discover that all the women of childbearing age are inexplicably pregnant. What...

John Wyndham's The Outward Urge is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores humanity's unrelenting drive to explore the cosmos. Co-written with Lucas Parkes, the story spans multiple generations, charting the gradual evolution of space exploration from the early days of rocket technology to the distant future of interstellar travel. The novel begins with the pioneering days of space exploration and follows the lives of key figures...

The Classic Collection of John Wyndham brings together twenty of the renowned British author's most compelling novels and short stories, accompanied by vivid illustrations. This anthology showcases Wyndham's signature blend of science fiction, mystery, and social commentary. Featuring iconic works such as The Secret People, Planet Plane, The Lost Machine, Child of Power, and The Kraken Wakes, the collection explores themes of human resilience, alien...

Matthew is a normal eleven year old boy living with his parents and little sister in Surrey. He's too old and sensible to have an imaginary friend really. Yet when Matthew's parents keep finding him talking and arguing with a strange presence whom Matthew calls Chocky, that's what they believe it must be . . . . at first. But Chocky is oddly sinister, and keeps asking Matthew all sorts of complicated questions about the world and making him behave...

Space Travelers and Nothing But Space Travelers 7 - Eighteen Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s • The Burnt Planet by William Brittain • The Weapon by Isaac Asimov • The Portable Star by Isaac Asimov • Runaway by Alfred Coppel • Atomic Station by Frank Belknap Long • The Mystery of Deneb IV by Robert Silverberg • Inside the Comet by Arthur C. Clarke • Starlight! by Isaac Asimov • The Time of Cold by Mary Carlson • Derelict...