All the Way Back by Michael Shaara


All the Way Back
Title : All the Way Back
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ISBN : -
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 26
Publication : Published November 8, 2014

Two men search for a possible alternative to Earth. They are intercepted in the mission by a Galactic ship whose goal it is to search out and destroy the savage race known as the Antha, allegedly on their way back to reclaim their planet.

Originally published in Astounding magazine, July 1952.

All the Way Back Reviews

  • Mike Snodgrass

    Read this because I was surprised that my favorite historical writer wrote science fiction. Really liked the story, especially the ending. This is what sci fi should be all about.

  • Jeff Stockett

    This story is a lot of fun. It's a theme that I think we need more of in science fiction. So often, we get stories about how the universe is a big scary place with big scary aliens.

    But humans have done some pretty terrible things. We're also incredibly resourceful. What if the universe needs to fear us and not the other way around?

  • Katrina McCollough

    A tyrannical race destroyed 30,000 years ago reappears.

    Can be read:
    here

    As a part of the compilation
    The World Turned Upside Down

  • Kathryn Raymond

    I first read the story in Galactic Empire vol 2 I believe. That was some 45 years ago. I have a copy next to my bed. I will continue to read the story again until I cease to exist v
    The greatest short story ever written. I have written a continuation of the story decades ago.
    Enjoy the book

  • Theron

    One of my favorite sci-fi shorts.