Showroom Sample Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bargain Book Box DSH1311

Showroom Sample Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bargain Book Box

Discover your next captivating read with our Showroom Sample Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bargain Book Box! These books are new, having served as display copies in bookstores, which means you get a terrific selection at an incredible value. While you might find a slight sticker or two on the covers from their showroom days, the pages within are untouched and ready to transport you to new worlds and introduce you to unforgettable characters. This curated collection spans thrilling adventures, mind-bending concepts, and timeless classics, ensuring there's a compelling story for every speculative fiction fan.

1. One Way by S.J. Morden
   Eight astronauts embark on a historic mission to Mars, but their pioneering journey quickly devolves into a terrifying locked-room mystery. When a crew member is found dead, the isolated survivors realize one among them is a killer, and there's no escape from the red planet. This tense thriller combines classic whodunit with the unforgiving realities of deep space.

2. The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
   Dive into a chilling tale of insidious invasion as pods from outer space begin silently replacing the unsuspecting residents of a small town. This classic sci-fi horror masterpiece builds intense paranoia and questions the very nature of human identity when no one can be trusted and everyone might be a duplicate.

3. Song of Kali by Dan Simmons
   Follow a poet to Calcutta, where he is tasked with retrieving a lost manuscript in a city steeped in poverty and ancient, horrifying cults. What begins as a literary pursuit quickly descends into a nightmarish encounter with dark rituals and the terrifying worship of the goddess Kali. This novel delves into the darkest corners of human belief and fear.

4. Forgotten Worlds by D. Nolan Clark
   In a future shaped by ecological devastation, humanity finds a desperate second chance on a newly discovered world. But this planet holds more than just potential; it harbors ancient secrets and unknown dangers that threaten their very survival. Explore the terrifying unknowns of a truly hostile alien environment.

5. More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon
   A collection of six unique individuals, each with extraordinary psionic abilities, are drawn together to form a composite being, a 'gestalt organism.' This groundbreaking novel explores themes of evolution, consciousness, and the search for belonging as these misfits struggle to understand their collective purpose.

6. Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo
   Return to the dark, magical underbelly of Yale University with Galaxy "Alex" Stern, a freshman with the ability to see ghosts. Alex finds herself deeper entrenched in the secret societies' dealings with forbidden magic and demonic forces. This urban fantasy thriller blends gritty reality with supernatural suspense.

7. The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells
   Join an eccentric inventor and a struggling businessman on the inaugural journey to the Moon, where they discover a complex society of insect-like inhabitants beneath the lunar surface. This pioneering science fiction adventure explores first contact, alien civilizations, and humanity's place in the cosmos.

8. Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond
   Journey back to 1969 in this official Stranger Things prequel, revealing the mysterious past of Eleven's mother, Terry Ives. Follow her as she becomes involved in top-secret experiments conducted by the enigmatic Dr. Brenner at the Hawkins National Laboratory, uncovering the terrifying origins of its psychic research.

9. Darkness on the Edge of Town by Adam Christopher
   Set in 1984, this Stranger Things tie-in novel takes readers into the past of Chief Hopper. During a rare visit to New York City, a series of unsettling events pulls Hopper into a perplexing mystery while confronting his own painful history in the tumultuous city.

10. Forward the Foundation by Isaac Asimov
    This penultimate novel in Asimov's celebrated Foundation series chronicles the later years of psychohistorian Hari Seldon. Witness his relentless efforts to solidify the science of psychohistory and lay the groundwork for the Foundation, battling political intrigue and personal tragedies in the dying Galactic Empire.

11. A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg
    On the planet Borthan, the act of speaking about oneself is considered an obscene violation. Then, a Terran visitor introduces the revolutionary concept of "self-baring," challenging the very fabric of Borthanian society and leading to profound personal and cultural upheaval for one brave individual.

12. Limbo by Bernard Wolfe
    In a dystopian future after a devastating nuclear war, one man discovers a society that has embraced "peace through dismemberment," voluntarily amputating limbs in an effort to curb aggression. This satirical and psychologically complex novel questions the nature of humanity, technology, and the pursuit of peace.

13. Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov
    Begin at the very start of Hari Seldon's legendary journey. This novel introduces the brilliant mathematician in his youth, as he first conceives of psychohistory and is drawn into the political turmoil of Trantor, marking the genesis of his grand plan to save civilization.

14. A Maze of Death by Philip K. Dick
    Trapped on a desolate, far-flung planet, a small group of colonists grapples with isolation and a series of bizarre, unexplained deaths. As reality itself seems to unravel around them, they descend into paranoia and hallucination, questioning their sanity and the very nature of their existence.

15. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
    The groundbreaking classic that introduced the concept of time travel. Follow the Time Traveller as he journeys to the year 802,701 AD, discovering a seemingly idyllic world inhabited by the Eloi, and the horrifying truth of the Morlocks that lie beneath. A timeless exploration of societal evolution and decay.

16. Monday Starts on Saturday by Arkady & Boris Strugatsky
    Enter the Scientific Research Institute of Sorcery and Futurology, where two young programmers encounter a bizarre cast of characters—wizards, genies, and talking fish—conducting absurd magical research. This satirical masterpiece combines fantasy, science fiction, and sharp social commentary with hilarious results.

17. Martian Time-Slip by Philip K. Dick
    On a struggling Martian colony, a repairman with enhanced telepathic abilities encounters a schizophrenic boy whose perception of time is distorted, affecting the very fabric of reality for all around them. This complex novel delves into mental illness, precognition, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.