

The Pillars of Eternity
Barrington J. Bayley
Science Fiction
A forgotten classsic from one of the most underrated SF writers of the 20th century.
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Empire of Two Worlds
Barrington J. Bayley
Science Fiction
In the huge termite-hills of cities that dotted the dead world of Killibol it seemed that nothing could ever change. Only one man has the vision to challenge the status quo. But is he man? Or monster …? In the huge termite-hills of cities that dotted the dead world of Killibol it seemed that nothing could ever change. Each city was enclosed and self-sustaining, in a stasis fixed by the one reality of power: the protein tanks in which organic nutrients could be processed to provide food.But gang-leader Becmath was a man with a vision: to build an empire for himself without breaking this stasis. His lieutenant Klein recognised Becmath's genius and stayed faithful to him even when they were forced to travel Killibol's arid surface in a desperate search for the lost gateway to Earth. He stayed faithful through murder, treachery and countless adventures. Only when Becmath's schemes reached incredible fulfilment was he able to realise that he had been serving an egomaniac and a monster …
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The Garments of Caean
Barrington J. Bayley
Science Fiction
When Peder Forbath finds a legendary garment that endows him with undreamed-of powers, he is naturally delighted. But is Peder wearing the suit? Or is the suit wearing him …?
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