Imaginative Tales, May 1957

# Imaginative Tales, May 1957

This issue features six science-fiction stories. The lead is Dwight V. Swain's 20,000-word novel "The Horde from Infinity," depicting Dave Rock's confrontation with the Drossa—alien invaders ravaging the Federation's solar system. After three Drossa incursions devastate multiple worlds, Rock finds himself drawn into their conflict when a mysterious woman named Narla appears at his compound on Ganymede, claiming to bring a message from his brother Tom on Venus and warning of deadly pursuers. The issue also includes five shorter works: Robert Silverberg's "Twelve Hours to Blow!" (6,000 words), Robert Moore Williams's "The Man from Space" (5,600 words), Ivar Jorgensen's "Pause in Battle" (1,800 words), Mark Reinsberg's "The Pink Puppy Dog" (3,300 words), and Randall Garrett's "The Last Killer" (3,000 words). Regular departments include editorials, letters, and scientifilm reviews.