--- product_id: 64982932 title: "Nightflyers & Other Stories" brand: "george r. r. martin" price: "£11.15" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/64982932-nightflyers-and-other-stories store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Nightflyers & Other Stories **Brand:** george r. r. martin **Price:** £11.15 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nightflyers & Other Stories by george r. r. martin - **How much does it cost?** £11.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/64982932-nightflyers-and-other-stories) ## Best For - george r. r. martin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted george r. r. martin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Nightflyers & Other Stories - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516SZzgUpOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Solid collection of 1970's science fiction stories from George R.R. Martin *by C***G on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2019* This is a solid collection of 1970's science fiction from George R. R. Martin. I found all the stories enjoyable, especially the title novella.Nightflyers--A group of scientists are tracking the oldest known alien vessel through deep space. When they begin to die one by one, they blame their enigmatic captain. This is an outstanding character-driven piece with strong science fiction and horror elements. (It was made into a forgettable 1980's movie, then again into an even more forgettable cable television series in 2018.)Override--In the far future, a miner controls a team of animated corpses to dig for valuable swirlstones. However, when a business rival uses an override device to usurp his control, his day at the office takes a turn for the worse--he must fend off a zombie attack. This is one of three corpse handler stories the author wrote. This one had a strong premise, but the idea would not reach its full potential until "Meathouse Man".Weekend in a War Zone--This story posits a near future where people pay to fight in wars on the weekend. It's all fun and games, but the bullets and the deaths are real. This is a decent entertainment but feels slightly derivative."And Seven Times Never Kill Man"--An excellent portrait of two cultures at war with one another. One is a group of humanoid settlers who follow a militaristic form of Christianity warped by centuries of intergalactic conflict. The other is a primitive tribe that exalts art and pacifism. The author purposefully leaves many questions unanswered, but this story defies the easy answers and still has enough meat on the bone to satisfy.Nor the Many-Colored Fires of a Star Ring--Kerin and Jenny are researchers on a star ring, a ship whose purpose is to temporarily open a wormhole to allow colony ships to pass through. The Black Door station opens onto an uncharted vacuum that is an enigma to science. Perhaps they are on the far side of the universe where the light of the Big Bang has not yet reached. Perhaps they have been flung into the far past, pre-creation, or the far future after the universe has collapsed onto itself. They are experimenting to create a sustaining wormhole, but when they lose control of the energy within the vortex, they might just initiate a new act of creation--or destruction--with unpredictable consequences. This is a philosophical story full of grandiose ideas, part of the author's early Thousand Worlds series.A Song for Lya -- Two psychics travel to an world much older than earth to investigate why humans are being drawn towards an alien religion that always culminates in suicide. This is a strong story, with an outstanding premise built around two questions: "What is true love?" and "Does human individuality create an inherent sense of isolation?" My only complaint is that it drags on a bit too long with too much repetition. Won a 1974 Hugo Award. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars A good collection of older stories *by L***X on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2018* Overall I found the sum total a very good read. I'm not a huge fan of psi based tales, but I enjoyed this collection.If you are buying based solely on G.R.R Martin you may be disappointed. Nightflyers is not one of his best works. He wrote it about 40 years ago. You see how much G.R.R. Martin has developed over the years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Thought Provoking *by C***. on Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022* I’m a huge fan of GRRM, and this collection of short stories shows a different side of his talent that is familiar yet refreshing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/64982932-nightflyers-and-other-stories](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/64982932-nightflyers-and-other-stories) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*