The Aliens
Murray Leinster
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The human race was expanding through the galaxy ... and so, they knew, were the Aliens. When two expanding empires meet ... war is inevitable. Or is it ...? (Summary from Gutenberg text) (1 hr 20 min)
Chapters
| Part 1 | 18:19 | Read by tabithat |
| Part 2 | 19:40 | Read by tabithat |
| Part 3 | 25:07 | Read by tabithat |
| Part 4 | 17:05 | Read by tabithat |
Reviews
Nice short story
mikezane
Humans and aliens meet, and a shot is fired. This touches off a battle between the two sides that culminates in their two ships crashing into each other and fusing. Realizing their peril, they try to work together to free themselves. They are racing against the clock, however, because their crash put them on a collision course with the sun. Will they do it in time? Will this joint effort lead to a reconciliation? Reader was excellent. I enjoyed this book thoroughly.
The Best and the Worst of Us
VLB
This is a hopeful story, that is concise, to the point, and thoroughly enjoyable. It clearly delineates human being's best and worst impulses, and the consequences of both. The author contrasts hate and love, self interest and altruism, fear and courage in a rollicking, suspenseful tale. Additionally, the narration is excellent.
a first contact that really worked
witchking
this story as in all of Murry Leinsters stories is steeped with moral and ethical overtones. the authors saving grace is it is rarely it in your face or shoved down your throat. he usually works it into the storyline very well. I did enjoy this book.
Surprisingly Good
Babythumbs
This was the first Librivox book I listened to. Initially I wasn't that into the story, but it wasn't long before I saw drawn into the plot against my will. A good story well told.
A very enjoyable tale
Akku
A good length for a short story. A good story well told with some nice ideas. The reader is new to me and is clear and enunciates well.
terrific wee first contact tale
cedartree
Excellent story of first contact that so nearly ended differently due to a xenophobic weapons officer.
Great short story
Seven Archers
A unique plot especially for it's era, very entertaining. The reader does an excellent job as usual.
The Aliens
David R. Smith
Well read. Fast paced intriguing story line. Good character builds good climax and ending . Thanks!