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Buffalo Dogs [An Amazing Conroy Story]
by Lawrence M. Schoen
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'Buffalo dogs' are breadbox-sized creatures that can eat anything and fart oxygen. In addition to having a monopoly on these creatures, the alien Arconi can sense falsehood, and their laws allow them to execute anyone in possession of an unlicensed 'buffalito.' Enter the Amazing Conroy, a stage hypnotist who is accused of smuggling, cleared of all charges, and then attempts to actually smuggle a fertile buffalo dog off world. (Published: 2001) John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee
Words: 7726 - Reading Time: 22-30 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Requiem [An Amazing Conroy Story]
by Lawrence M. Schoen
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Former hypnotist turned mega-billionaire, the Amazing Conroy recounts his origins of being a penniless student marooned on a cemetery planet. He begins performing as a hypnotist, and inadvertently causes an alien exile to channel the consciousness of another race, in direct violation of their most sacred beliefs, marking himself for death in the process. (Published: 2005)
Words: 6695 - Reading Time: 19-26 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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The Matter at Hand [An Amazing Conroy Story]
by Lawrence M. Schoen
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As CEO of Buffalogic, Inc., the Amazing Conroy risks his recent fortune in an alien poker game called "Matter" where beyond the rules of the game, there are no rules. Can a former hypnotist win against an alien opponent who is not only a master of the game, but can read Conroy's mind and knows the cards in his hand? (Published: 2005)
Words: 7056 - Reading Time: 20-28 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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Telepathic Intent [An Amazing Conroy Story]
by Lawrence M. Schoen
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The Amazing Conroy, stage hypnotist turned business mogul, meets an alien baroness and falls in love, but the baroness's people have a telepathic gift to project their desires on those around them. Conroy must determine if he truly loves her--or if he loves her because she wants him to lover her, all while clearing himself of the murder of an enemy killed by a hypnotized assassin. (Published: 2003)
Words: 10525 - Reading Time: 30-42 min.
Category: Science Fiction
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