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The Stainless Steel RatSeries
series21 books1957
completed
Science fiction and space opera, adventurous in tone, set in far future.
“An adolescent boy on a dull planet resolves to live by his wits outside the law, and enacts a plan which leads to risk and reward.”
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Start with A Stainless Steel Rat Is Born →
The Game of XNovel
Robert Sheckleystandalone novel1965
Spy thriller, set in europe.
“The Game of X was loosely adapted as the 1981 Disney film, Condorman: Sheckley also wrote the novelization of this film.”
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The History of Mr. PollyNovel
H. G. Wellsstandalone novel1910
Reflective in tone, about second chance and identity, set in 19th century.
Uncle OswaldSeries
series3 books1965
completed
Set in our world.
Start with The Visitor →
The Dalkey ArchiveNovel
Flann O'Brienstandalone novel1964
Whimsical in tone.
Emma Tupper's DiaryNovel
Peter Dickinsonstandalone novel1971
Set in our world and contemporary.
“While visiting her Scottish cousins, Emma becomes involved in a plot to hoax the news media by changing the appearance of an old submarine into a sea monster.”
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