This is a great collection of action short stories from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here are three stories by Algis Budris: "Die, Shadow", "Blood On My Jets", and "The Burning World".
Algis Budrys (1931-2008) was a distinguished American science fiction author, editor, and critic who left a significant mark on the genre. He was born on January 9, 1931, in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia), and he passed away on June 9, 2008. Budrys is known for his innovative and thought-provoking science fiction works that often combined social and philosophical themes with well-developed characters and intricate plots. He was not as prolific as some other authors, but his contributions were highly regarded within the science fiction community.