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1 day ago · Robert Sheckley is one of the most exciting authors on my shelf. I never know what I'm going to get when cracking a book, only that it will be a smorgasbord of subtle wit, easter eggs, and imaginative storytelling. His 1955 collection Citizen in Space hasn't changed my mind despite the relative lack of substance.
6 days ago · One other thing, though: a Sheckley story was never merely funny. It was the last troop meeting before the big Scouter Jamboree, and all the patrols had turned out. Patrol 22—the Soaring Falcon Patrol—was camped in a shady hollow, holding a tentacle pull.
Jun 26, 2024 · It was about a boy living on a fake tropical island / paradise planet and then a woman came to get him out from there since he was actually an adult CEO of the company (or such) but didn't remember it. Actually he was there on a holiday. Basically the story can be from anywhere from 90's to back. Not much to go on but any help is appreciated.
20 hours ago · Tales of the Shadowmen is an American anthology of short fiction edited by Jean-Marc Lofficier and Randy Lofficier and published by Black Coat Press. The stories share the conceit of taking place in a fictional world where all of the characters and events from pulp fiction, and in particular French adventure literature, actually exist in the same universe.
Jun 29, 2024 · Listen to The Deep Hole To China by Robert Sheckley from The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories. It’s remarkable what a bright, eager youngster can accomplish with just a pail and a shovel.
Jun 26, 2024 · A novel by Robert Sheckley. Buy from Amazon. Search. Price and availability checked 5:39 PM PDT - details. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases Affiliate Disclosure. Find this book at. I've owned this book in paperback for a very long time, and I re-read it every couple of years.
Jun 23, 2024 · “Plane Simple” is a riveting exploration of a complex psychological landscape, articulated through the lens of a character grappling with the traumatic legacy of their father’s fatal air crash. The story delves deeply into themes of obsession, denial, and the quest for understanding, making it both a compelling and thought-provoking read.
