The Power Of Illusion

The Power Of Illusion

by Christopher Anvil (Author)

Synopsis

This new collection of stories by Christopher Anvil, the master of humorous science fiction adventure, features the full-length novel, The Day the Machines Stopped - and what happens, not just to civilization, but to humanity and its chances of survival when all the machines stop working at once? Plus, for the first time in book form, Anvil's stories of Richard Verner, who is called in to solve apparently insoluble problems, such as explaining why experimental missiles keep failing for no apparent reason, or locating a kidnapped judge, or even solving an inexplicable murder that's interrupting his vacation.

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Format: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Baen Books
Published: 08 Nov 2011

ISBN 10: 1451637608
ISBN 13: 9781451637601

Author Bio
Christopher Anvil was a long-time fixture of the leading science fiction magazines--most notably a frequent and popular contributor to Analog, where he consistently rocked the reader's polls and had several stories nominated for Hugo and Nebula awards. Anvil is best known for his outstanding ability to combine fast-moving adventure with wry humor. His novels include Pandora's Legions, Interstellar Patrol, Interstellar Patrol II: The Federation of Humanity, The Trouble with Aliens, The Trouble with Humans, War Games and Rx for Chaos.