Eric Frank Russell Libri

Scout-Officer John Leeming finds himself in a dire situation after a crash landing on a hostile world, becoming a prisoner of the Zangastans. Determined to return to Earth, he initially attempts a conventional escape but soon realizes his captors are unaware of human nature. With insights from another Terran prisoner, he discovers that the Lathians, allies of the Zangastans, pose a significant threat. The story unfolds as Leeming navigates this complex alien landscape, blending suspense and intrigue in his quest for freedom.

Second in the series of classic SF novellas edited by Ben BovaGypsy by Poul Anderson...And Then There Were None by Eric Frank RussellProfession by Isaac Asimov

Set during a prolonged conflict with the Sirian Empire, the narrative follows James Mowry, a covert operative with a mission to disrupt enemy operations on Jaimec, a planet with a vast population. With his appearance altered and extensive training, Mowry aims to demoralize the enemy and create chaos, likened to a small insect causing a major accident. First published in 1957, this novel by Eric Frank Russell blends wit and excitement, showcasing the impact of one individual in a large-scale war.

When a strange starship appears mysteriously on a distant alien world, bearing only a single human and his bee-like extraterrestrial companion, the powerful warlord of that world laughs at the stranger's preposterous demand: End an all-out war with an interstellar rival, or face devastating consequences. But James Lawson, emissary from an intergalactic federation of advanced race, means every word he says, and has the power to back them up—whatever the cost.Cover Art by Gary Ruddell