For three decades science fiction legend Alan Dean Foster has captivated readers around the world, from his debut classic *The Tar-Aiym Krang* and his inspired scenario for the first Star Trek movie to a host of *New York Times* bestsellers, including *Splinter of the Mind’s Eye* and *Flinx in Flux*. In this collection of twenty brilliant odysseys of the imagination, Foster once again soars beyond the limits of reality—where the real thrills begin. . . . *NASA Sending Addicts to Mars!* : It was the most insane idea in the annals of space travel—and the only one that would work. *Diesel Dream* : **Sometimes on dark, lonely highways dreams* do* come true, and this trucker’s hope was the best one of all. *Sideshow* : Flinx hadn’t a clue about the alien dancer, but Pip knew trouble when she saw it. *Empowered* : A magnificent male discovers the not-so-super part about being a superhero. *The Question* : A bold adventurer determines to solve one of life’s profound mysteries. * **. . . and fifteen other amazing stories! * * *