Crossroads of Destiny

Crossroads of Destiny

Crossroads of Destiny

H. Beam Piper / HBeam Piper

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Editorial:
Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Ciencia ficción
ISBN:
9781557429520
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This new collection of H. Beam Piper’s classic short stories includes five of his best. Included are:Crossroads of Destiny: Travelers from various parallel universes find themselves at a mysterious convergence point known as the Crossroads. As they share their stories, they discover that their meeting holds significant implications for the fate of their respective worlds.The Return: A post-apocalyptic tale where survivors of a nuclear holocaust encounter an unexpected visitor from the past, a spaceman from before the war. His presence challenges their beliefs and forces them to reconsider their understanding of history and humanity’s future.He Walked Around the Horses: Piper imagines an alternate history where a British diplomat mysteriously vanishes and reappears in a parallel world where the American Revolution never happened. This intriguing story explores the complexities of alternate timelines and the impact of seemingly small events on history.The Mercenaries: Set in a future where private armies fight for corporate interests, The Mercenaries follows the story of Colonel Andrew Orville as he navigates a treacherous world of shifting alliances and betrayal. As Orville uncovers hidden agendas, he must choose between loyalty to his employer and his own moral compass.Time and Time Again: An injured soldier from the future finds himself transported back to his own childhood in the past. Armed with knowledge of future events, he faces the dilemma of whether to change the course of history and his own life.

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