Bøger af Garrett Randall
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153,95 kr. The science fiction novella "Despoilers of the Golden Empire" turned into written with the aid of Randall Garrett, an American writer who has made a whole lot of crucial additions to the genre. The tale is an interesting journey that takes vicinity in a long way destiny, in which politics and space journey are big subject matters. The primary individual in the novella is Lord Dorwin, who's a member of the top magnificence on the earth Krandor. As the story goes on, Dorwin receives worried in a complicated plot related to the mysterious and powerful Spacers, who run a huge empire across the celebs. As quickly as Dorwin unearths evidence that the Spacers' rule is bigoted, he is thrown into a dangerous adventure to shield the facts and unfastened his planet from their rule. Garrett cleverly mixes factors of area opera with political intrigue to make a story this is each interesting and idea-scary. The tale is about electricity, corruption, and the combat for justice. As readers follow Dorwin via a dangerous net of alliances and betrayals, they're drawn into a future international full of superior technology and complex social systems. "Despoilers of the Golden Empire" indicates how correct Garrett is at making technological know-how fiction characters and memories which are tough to follow.
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193,95 kr. "Supermind" is a technological know-how fiction novel written via the collaborative duo of Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer. This novel is a part of the "Psi-Power" series, recognised for its exploration of psychic capabilities in a futuristic placing. The story is ready in a future wherein certain people own splendid psychic powers, referred to as "psis." These psis are categorised into various categories primarily based on their abilities, inclusive of telepathy, telekinesis, and precognition. The world is split into principal electricity blocs, East and West, each vying for manipulate over the arena's psis. The narrative follows the protagonist, Richard Thane, an effective telepath and telekinetic. Thane is recruited via the Western bloc's intelligence corporation to thwart the plans of the Eastern bloc, which is trying to create a supermind-a being with mammoth psychic powers capable of changing the direction of records. As Thane delves deeper into the intrigue and espionage surrounding the supermind challenge, he encounters a forged of characters with their very own psychic competencies and motivations. The novel explores subject matters of electricity, ethics, and the consequences of unchecked technological development in an international in which psychic capabilities are each a treasured asset and a potential chance.
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153,95 kr. "The Penal Cluster" is a captivating science fiction novel written by Randall Garrett. The story is set in a future in which mankind has colonized other star systems and explores the concept of justice and rehabilitation in a high-tech, interstellar society. The plot centres around the Penal Cluster, an isolated region of space in which planets serve as prisons for convicted offenders. Instead of traditional incarceration, these planets provide a novel sort of rehabilitation via hard work and responsibility. The inmates are tasked with controlling the planetary systems, instilling a feeling of duty and community in them. After a legal mistake, the protagonist, Roy Bullard, is sentenced to the Penal Cluster. As he adjusts to his new existence amid his fellow convicts and the totalitarian administration, he finds engaged in a series of trials and tribulations. Bullard is transformed by his experience, and he plays a critical role in revealing wrongdoing within the cluster's management. Randall Garrett's writing blends science fiction and social criticism, delving into themes of redemption, justice, and the possibilities for human transformation. The innovative world-building of "The Penal Cluster" and the moral complications of rehabilitation through accountability captivate readers.
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143,95 kr. "The Eyes Have It" is a delightful technology fiction short tale written by using Randall Garrett. The tale affords a smart and funny tackle a not unusual literary trope. The narrative is offered within the shape of a verbal exchange among a man and a girl on a train. The man has the odd ability to see phrases and terms as they're spoken aloud. He notices that words have literal and once in a while absurd effects inside the actual international while spoken. For instance, when the lady mentions "see," he suddenly sees the whole thing around him grow to be the letter "C," causing funny chaos. As the conversation progresses, the person will become more and more cautious about the phrases and phrases utilized by the lady, looking ahead to the comical results they might produce. The tale plays with linguistic and phonetic humor, developing a fanciful environment as the person tries to keep away from turning the whole lot into nonsense along with his newfound energy of sight. Randall Garrett's "The Eyes Have It" is a lighthearted and witty exploration of language and its potential for unexpected results. The tale cleverly demonstrates the power of words to shape our perception of fact, all while turning in a humorous twist that leaves readers each amused and contemplative.
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143,95 kr. Randall Garrett's "By Proxy" is a science fiction short tale. It is a thought-provoking examination of the ramifications of sophisticated technology and the ethical quandaries that occur as a result of its application. The plot centres around a protagonist who finds caught in a complex and morally difficult scenario in a future where technology allows for direct cerebral connections between humans. The core idea includes the potential to feel another person's sensations and emotions via a brain proxy connection. This technology poses significant concerns regarding empathy, consent, and the limits of personal experience. As the plot progresses, the protagonist is dragged into a conspiracy involving the illegal use of this neural proxy technology. They must consider the ethical consequences of vicariously experiencing another person's life, emotions, and even criminal conduct. This creates a moral quandary for the protagonist, forcing them to confront their own ideals and feeling of responsibility. "By Proxy" is a cautionary story concerning the potential exploitation of technological technology and the blurred distinctions between personal agency and other people's experiences. Randall Garrett's story deftly addresses the ethical issues of a future in which empathy can be shared but at the risk of jeopardizing one's own ideals.
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143,95 kr. "Nor Iron Bars a Cage" is a science fiction short story written by Randall Garrett. The tale centres around the protagonist, John Heath, a bright scientist who finds himself trapped in a maximum-security jail in a future where sophisticated technology allows humans to switch bodies with others. Heath's problem begins when he is falsely accused of murder. The story's civilization has abolished the death penalty but has developed a system in which convicted offenders' thoughts are transferred into the bodies of highly trained, vicious executioners known as "Delegates of Justice." Heath must find a way to avoid becoming one of these ruthless Delegates after failing to prove his innocence. The story follows Heath as he attempts to navigate the perilous world of prison politics, alliances, and betrayals. He employs his intelligence to outwit both fellow inmates and prison personnel while constructing a cunning plot to reclaim his freedom. "Nor Iron Bars a Cage" is a thought-provoking and intriguing film that tackles themes of justice, identity, and the repercussions of technological technology. Readers are captivated by Randall Garrett's writing as they follow Heath's adventure to break free from the limits of his mechanical cage and restore his true identity.
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