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All for Naught [MultiFormat]
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 All For Naught collects a novella and a novelette: "Naught for Hire" and "Naught Again." "Naught for Hire" is a quirky, action-packed, comedy set just a few years from now. Nick Naught, private eye, walks down some strange mean streets as he tries to stay ahead of the killers on his tail and tries to cope in a world where all the irritations we have with technology are magnified. Gadgets act up in big ways, including voice operated machines that talk back to people. Nick Naught winds up on a hit... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 35722 - Reading Time: 102-142 min.
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Manhattan Transfer [MultiFormat]
by John E. Stith
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When aliens abduct New York City, carrying it into space inside a huge dome, the citizens trapped inside must find out why, what they can do to save themselves ... and to save the dozens of other cities which the aliens have stolen from other planets. (Published: 1993)
Words: 135117 - Reading Time: 386-540 min.
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Death Tolls [MultiFormat]
by John E. Stith
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An ex-reporter on a partly terraformed Mars tries to find out if his brother was murdered, and wonders why TV reporter Janet Vincent regularly reaches disaster sites faster than all the competition. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle in action: the media observers are influencing the events. (Published: 1987) Colorado Authors' League Top Hand Award Winner
Words: 81515 - Reading Time: 232-326 min.
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Memory Blank [MultiFormat]
by John E. Stith
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Cal Donley wakes up missing his recent memory and covered with blood. Someone else's blood. He learns that he's a computer engineer living on the L5 orbital colony Daedalus, and he's married to a tantalizing stranger. Worn on his wrist is Vincent, a watch-sized artificial intelligence who can also tell time. But Vincent is missing some of his memory, too. As Cal tries to find out what happened during his long blackout, and in particular what happened in the last few hours of the gap, people arou... more info>> (Published: 1986) Nebula Award(R) Preliminary Ballot Nominee
Words: 79114 - Reading Time: 226-316 min.
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Deep Quarry [MultiFormat]
by John E. Stith
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A private eye on a desert planet discovers a buried alien starship inhabited by aliens who really don't appreciate being found. (Published: 1989) Colorado Authors' League Top Hand Award Winner
Words: 63242 - Reading Time: 180-252 min.
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Reunion on Neverend [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by John E. Stith
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 In the underground grottos of the honeycomb city-planet Neverend, things are not what they seem. A death is not the accident it seems. Pressure on museum-owner Tessa Farlon is not caused by what she expects. And the museum itself contains something no one expects. Something powerful and dangerous. Returning for a class reunion, Tessa's old flame, Lan Dillion, has no idea of the trouble he's about to step into. But, fortunately for Tessa, Lan is no longer what he seems to be either. Soo... more info>>
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Death Tolls [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by John E. Stith
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Television news on Mars can be murder... Ex-investigative reporter Dan Kettering watches the Martian telecast showing the aircraft crash that killed someone close to him: his brother. Before long, the police convince Dan to get back in the news business, but not as a reporter. This time around he's got a new face, a new name, and he's a driver. Dan resisted the police at first, but one factor changes his mind. The crash that killed his brother wasn't necessarily an accide... more info>>
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Deep Quarry [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by John E. Stith
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Ben Takent is a private eye on a hot, dusty world at the edge of the civilized galaxy. When he's asked to find out who is stealing artifacts from a 10,000-year old archaeological dig in the desert, he reluctantly takes the case. After it becomes clear that the artifacts are pointing to an ancient alien spacecraft, the stakes in the case go up -- way up. I had to meet Kate Dunlet. Even before she told me what she wanted, my curiosity had been aroused. Now I was even more curious. A... more info>>
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Manhattan Transfer [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by John E. Stith
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Aliens kidnap Manhattan: read all about it! Manhattan is taken away and placed under a huge clear dome, through which the trapped residents can see dozens of similarly trapped alien cities. Sort of a cross between James Blish's Cities In Flight and Independence Day, many reviewers consider this Stith's best novel, filled with great characters, compelling action, and hard science. Manhattan Transfer was a Science Fiction Book Club selection. The book reached the preliminary Nebula Awa... more info>>
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Memory Blank [Secure eReader (recommended)]
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Redshift Rendezvous [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by John E. Stith
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Aboard the hyperspace liner Redshift, the first sign of trouble is the apparent suicide of a passenger. When first officer Jason Kraft discovers that she was murdered, Kraft wants to know why. Before long, a desperate group of people tries to use the hyperspace craft for their evil purposes, and Kraft is the only person in their way. PASSENGER GUIDE WARNING: Read This Guide Before Boarding the Redshift. The environment aboard a hyperspace craft is quite safe as long as you are careful. ... more info>>
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Redshift Rendezvous [MultiFormat]
by John E. Stith
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Aboard the hyperspace liner Redshift is a relativistic world of slow light and treachery. The first sign of trouble is the apparent suicide of a passenger. When first officer Jason Kraft discovers that she was murdered, Kraft wants to know why. Before long, a desperate group of people tries to use the hyperspace craft for their evil purposes, and Kraft is the only person in their way. [A selection of the Science Fiction Book Club.] (Published: 2000) Nebula Award(R) Nominee
Words: 92840 - Reading Time: 265-371 min.
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The Early Stith [Secure eReader (recommended)]
by John E. Stith
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Here is previously uncollected short fiction from John E. Stith, the acclaimed Nebula Award finalist. One of the stories is set in the Redshift Rendezvous universe. There are tales from markets as diverse as Nature, Dragon Magazine, and Dinosaur Fantastic. You'll enjoy these mind-bending stories of a time-compression prison, of first contact, of a time-traveling playboy, and more. Be the first in your quadrant to own it.
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