Free (Kindle) Spaceship 13 by E. C. Tubb [Vintage Golden Age Sci-Fi Story Collection]

[ATDrake]

Spaceship 13 by the late British author E. C. Tubb (ISFDB, Wikipedia, SFE), perhaps best known for his long-running science fiction Dumarest Saga, and edited by British author Philip Harbottle (ISFDB, SFE), is a compilation of his vintage science fiction tales mostly with space exploration or technology themes, which have previously not been collected together, free for a limited time courtesy of publisher Endeavour Press' Venture imprint.

This contains 3 novellas and 1 short story, all originally published in various magazines during the 1950s, and this appears to be the first reprint time for most of them, according to ISFDB, so it's a real treat for Endeavour to repackage these affordably at regular price, and generously offer it free to us.

Currently free @ Amazon (available to Canadians & in the UK and pretty much everywhere else Amazon sells worldwide, since this is being done via their KDP Select exclusive-or-else program)

Description
Never before in ebook, Spaceship 13 is a collection of four science fiction novellas sure to delight fans of E. C. Tubb!

SPACESHIP 13 – In a future where nation-like conglomerates mine the moon for precious minerals, Dale Amber, the unscrupulous shipping magnate, faces commercial ruin –unless, that is, he can find a pilot to deliver a volatile shipment to buyers on the moon. Manoeuvred by circumstance and militant unions, his own son is forced to fly the dangerous Spaceship 13.

HIDDEN TREASURE OF KALIN – An atomic war plunges mankind back to barbarism, and from the wastes rises the merciless tribal king, Kalin. The ancient machines and their knowledge are lost, all but to a few Readers who are charged with protecting and reading a cache of books in the vain hope of rediscovering the ancient secrets.

FREIGHT – Venus has been terraformed and the air made breathable. Venusian mushrooms, which proliferate the planet are sought for their rejuvenating narcotic oil. Passage back to Earth is costly and the workers find themselves exiled on Venus for life, but will they ever escape?

HOMECOMING – A Spaceman returning to Earth brings with him a doll intended for his first child, born during his absence in space. But as he arrives his family is nowhere to be seen, their home is derelict and the nursery deserted. Where could his family be?

[Dr. Drib]

"Spaceship 13. Come in, Spaceship 13. Do you read me, Spaceship 13? You have an unfortunate, unlucky number, Spaceship 13. Do you read me, Spaceship 13??!!!!"

Got it.

Thank you!

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

"Spaceship 13. Come in, Spaceship 13. Do you read me, Spaceship 13? You have an unfortunate, unlucky number, Spaceship 13. Do you read me, Spaceship 13??!!!!"

Ground Control to Major Tom
Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you hear me, Major Tom?

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Love the song, too!