5 SF stories by Mack Reynolds
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The five stories in this collection showcase the range of Reynolds's imagination and his ability to blend social commentary with thrilling adventure. The title story, "Dawnman Planet," follows a group of explorers as they encounter a race of primitive humans on a distant planet. "The Rival Rigelians" depicts a conflict between two alien civilizations, each with its own unique culture and technology. "Generation of Noah" explores the consequences of genetic engineering and the dangers of playing God. "The Last of the Amazons" is a feminist tale about a group of women who fight to preserve their culture in a post-apocalyptic world. And "The Man Who Was Too Lazy to Die" is a humorous story about a man who discovers the secret of immortality but soon finds it to be a curse.Book Details
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Dallas McCord "Mack" Reynolds was an American science fiction writer. His pen names included Dallas Ross, Mark Mallory, Clark Collins, Dallas Rose, Guy McCord, Maxine Reynolds, Bob Belmont, and Todd H...
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