Tom Godwin
Tom Godwin was an American science fiction author active throughout the 1950s into the 1970s. In his career, Godwin published three novels and around thirty short stories. He is best known for his short story, "The Cold Equations". Published in 1954, the short story was Godwin’s fourth work to be published and was one whose controversial dark ending helped redefine the genre.
The Last Victory
"The Last Victory" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. It explores themes of power, individuality, and the compl...
By Tom Godwin
Brain Teaser
"Brain Teaser" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novella published in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the principles of space travel,...
By Tom Godwin
The Barbarians
"The Barbarians" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction short story originally published in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the confli...
By Tom Godwin
The Nothing Equation
"The Nothing Equation" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The story centers on a lone attendant, Green, who is stat...
By Tom Godwin
Space Prison
"Space Prison" by Tom Godwin is a science-fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story begins with a group of colonists aboard the spacesh...
By Tom Godwin
The Helpful Hand of God
"The Helpful Hand of God" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction short story originally published in the December 1961 issue of Analog Science Fact & Fict...
By Tom Godwin
Cry from a Far Planet
"Cry from a Far Planet" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story explores the challenges faced by an ex...
By Tom Godwin
—And Devious the Line of Duty
"—And Devious the Line of Duty" by Tom Godwin is a science fiction novel that likely reflects the mid-20th century sentiment, the era during which it ...
By Tom Godwin