Flight From Tomorrow

H. Beam Piper's Flight From Tomorrow catapults listeners into a gripping science fiction adventure where a deposed tyrant escapes his crumbling empire through time itself. Hunted across worlds and desperate to reclaim power, Hradzka possesses knowledge of the future—but discovers that foresight alone cannot guarantee survival in the past. His monomaniacal dream of glory clashes with a reality far more complex than his calculations anticipated. Set against the backdrop of interplanetary revolution, this novelet unfolds as a palace falls to rebellion and a dictator becomes a fugitive. The action races from the burning corridors of a doomed fortress to the mysterious mechanisms of a time-spanning escape. Piper masterfully blends hard science fiction concepts with human ambition and the timeless consequences of tyranny, exploring what happens when absolute power loses its grip. This compelling tale of political upheaval, technological wonder, and personal downfall appeals to fans of classic science fiction who appreciate imaginative worldbuilding and morally complex characters. Whether you're drawn to time travel narratives, space opera intrigue, or stories examining the nature of leadership and justice, Flight From Tomorrow delivers an unforgettable listening experience that lingers long after the final scene.