Matter Of Importance

Matter of Importance

by Murray Leinster

In a future where humanity has colonized thousands of planets, the Empire Police face a unique challenge: how to maintain order in a vast and complex interstellar society. This humorous and satirical tale explores the mundane and the extraordinary in the daily lives of these officers, as they deal with everything from minor misdemeanors to interplanetary conflicts. Leinster's sharp wit and insightful commentary on human nature make this a thought-provoking and entertaining read, exploring themes of bureaucracy, societal control, and the nature of justice in a far-future setting.

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Murray Leinster

United States

Murray Leinster was a nom de plume of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundre...

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