Battles for the Stars (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. III)

"Battles for the Stars (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. III)" is a collection of seven thrilling and diverse science fiction stories written by various authors. In L. Ron Hubbard's 'Strain,' a crucial battle intel is captured, but the question remains whether the characters will be able to crack it. Michael Shaara's 'The Sling and the Stone' introduces an obsessed Soviet commander who has devised a devastating weapon, and the scientist tasked with executing the order to destroy the USA. Ivar Jorgensen's 'Slaughter on Dornell IV' follows a renowned fighter who finds himself pitted against a deadly opponent by his cunning agent. In 'The Hour of Battle' by Robert Sheckley, characters anxiously await an attack from mind killers in the depths of deep space. Ray Bradbury's 'Defense Mech' explores the consequences of sending a soldier, who is losing his sanity, into battle without ethical considerations. Arnold Castle's 'The Invisible Enemy' raises questions