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The Odor Of Thought: Short Stories Of Robert Sheckley, Volume 2
by Robert Sheckley
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Robert Sheckley (July 16, 1928 -- December 9, 2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001. Included in this collection are nine of some of his best stories written in the 1950s. Includes the following stories: WA... more info>>
Words: 42803 - Reading Time: 122-171 min.
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Alien StarSwarm
by Robert Sheckley
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Salvatore commands the battleship Endymion. He's seen his share of battles and fought them bravely, too. So he doesn't hesitate when beautiful Princess Hatari pleads for his help. She wants to regain her throne, but it may be more than Salvatore can accomplish, for the deadly race known as the Balderdash has taken over the planet Melchior--and now, even his own men have turned against him! (Published: 1990)
Words: 19318 - Reading Time: 55-77 min.
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Fool's Mate
by Robert Sheckley
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The players met, on the great, timeless board of space. The glittering dots that were the pieces swam in their separate patterns. In that configuration at the beginning, even before the first move was made, the outcome of the game was determined. Both players saw, and knew which had won. But they played on. Because the game had to be played out. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo and Nebula nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous... more info>> (Published: 1953)
Words: 4455 - Reading Time: 12-17 min.
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Forever
by Robert Sheckley
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With so much at stake, Charles Dennison should not have been careless. An inventor cannot afford carelessness, particularly when his invention is extremely valuable and obviously patentable. There are too many grasping hands ready to seize what belongs to someone else, too many men who feast upon the creativity of the innocent... Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo and Nebula nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted st... more info>> (Published: 1959)
Words: 3300 - Reading Time: 9-13 min.
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If the Red Slayer
by Robert Sheckley
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I won't even try to describe the pain. I'll just say that it was unbearable even with anesthetics, and that I bore it because I didn't have any choice. Then it faded away and I opened my eyes and looked into the faces of the brahmins standing over me. There were three of them, dressed in the usual white operating gowns and white gauze masks. They say they wear those masks to keep germs out of us. But every soldier knows they wear them so we can't recognize them. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a... more info>> (Published: 1959)
Words: 2365 - Reading Time: 6-9 min.
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Keep Your Shape
by Robert Sheckley
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For Pid and his shapeless crew of aliens, the green planet held unknown horrors. Twenty previous teams had disappeared without a trace. Whatever horrors waited for them, Pid could handle it. Because they could assume any shape--no matter how alien--in the line of duty...A classic from the Golden Age of science fiction, originally published in the November, 1953 issue of GALAXY science fiction magazine. (Published: 1953)
Words: 5856 - Reading Time: 16-23 min.
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Meeting of the Minds: Short Stories of Robert Sheckley, Volume 1
by Robert Sheckley
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Robert Sheckley (July 16, 1928 -- December 9, 2005) was a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist and broadly comical. Sheckley was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001. Included in this collection are nine of some of his best stories written in the 1950s. Includes the following stories: ME... more info>>
Words: 43554 - Reading Time: 124-174 min.
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Prospector's Special
by Robert Sheckley
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Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo and Nebula nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist, and broadly comical. Sheckley was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001. "Prospector's Special" originally appeared in "Galaxy" science fiction magazine, December 1959, under the editorship of H.L. Gold. (Published: 1959)
Words: 8211 - Reading Time: 23-32 min.
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The Girls and Nugent Miller
by Robert Sheckley
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Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo and Nebula nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist, and broadly comical.Sheckley was given the Author Emeritus honor by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2001. "The Girls and Nugent Miller" originally appeared in "The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction," March 1960 issue. (Published: 1960)
Words: 4223 - Reading Time: 12-16 min.
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The Humours
by Robert Sheckley
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He is a tortured soul. Separated at an early age from two conflicting personalities, Alistair Crompton has hatched a daring scheme to reintegrate himself. Installed in different host bodies and dispatched to distant planets, the two other Alistairs have developed lives of their own: Loomis--as grossly self- indulgent and amoral as Alistair is moderate and prim. Stack--as vicious and impulsive as Alistair is meek and cautious. What happens when the original Alistair reengages himself first with L... more info>> (Published: 1958)
Words: 15360 - Reading Time: 43-61 min.
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The Special Exhibit
by Robert Sheckley
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The Museum was unusually deserted that morning, Mr. Grant thought, as he led Mrs. Grant across the marble-floored lobby. Which was just as well, under the circumstances. "Good morning, sir," said the red-cheeked old museum attendant. "Good morning, Simmons," Mr. Grant said. "This is Mrs. Grant." Mrs. Grant nodded sulkily, and leaned against a Central American war canoe. Her shoulders were on a level with those of the papier-mache paddler; but broader by far. Looking at them, Mr. Grant wondered, ... more info>> (Published: 1953)
Words: 1268 - Reading Time: 3-5 min.
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The Status Civilization
by Robert Sheckley
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Will Barrent had no memory of his crime ... but he found himself shipped across space to a brutal prison-planet. On Omega, his only chance to advance himself--and stay alive--is to commit an endless series of violent crimes. The average inmate's life expectancy from time of arrival is three years. Can Barrent survive, escape, and return to Earth to clear his name? (Published: 1960)
Words: 45041 - Reading Time: 128-180 min.
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The Store of the Worlds
by Robert Sheckley
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Mr. Wayne came to the end of the long, shoulder-high mound of gray rubble, and there was the Store of the Worlds. It was exactly as his friends had described; a small shack constructed of bits of lumber, parts of cars, a piece of galvanized iron and a few rows of crumbling bricks, all daubed over with a watery blue paint... Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo and Nebula nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories ... more info>> (Published: 1959)
Words: 2407 - Reading Time: 6-9 min.
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The Sweeper of Loray
by Robert Sheckley
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"Absolutely impossible," declared Professor Carver. "But I saw it," said Fred, his companion and bodyguard. "Late last night, I saw it! They carried in this hunter--he had his head half ripped off--and they--" "Wait," Professor Carver said, leaning forward expectantly. Robert Sheckley (1928-2005) was a Hugo and Nebula nominated American author. First published in the science fiction magazines of the 1950s, his numerous quick-witted stories and novels were famously unpredictable, absurdist, and b... more info>> (Published: 1959)
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Three More Great SF Adventure Novels: Omega, or The Status Civilization; The Survivors; Rebels of the Red Planet
by Robert Sheckley, Tom Godwin, Charles L. Fontenay
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A Don't-Miss Science Fiction Bargain! First from the award-winning Robert Sheckley is the tale of Will Barret, exiled to the criminal planet, Omega, for a crime he can't remember committing. There he fights for his life and sanity as he tries to survive in the twisted, criminal culture of Omega. Next, Tom "Cold Equations" Godwin tell the gripping story of rejects from Earth, exiled to a frigid, deadly world where they become the victims of a predatory alien civilization and must spend every day ... more info>>
Words: 146942 - Reading Time: 419-587 min.
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Triplication
by Robert Sheckley
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Oaxe II was a small, dusty, backward planet out near Orion. Its people were of Earth stock, and still adhered to Earth customs. Judge Abner Low was the sole source of justice upon the little planet. Most of his cases involved property lines and the ownership of pigs and geese, for the citizens of Oaxe II had little flair for crime. But one day a spaceship landed containing the notorious Timothy Mont and his lawyer, who had come to Oaxe II for sanctuary and justice. And another spaceship came, co... more info>> (Published: 1959)
Words: 1830 - Reading Time: 5-7 min.
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