Status Quo

Status Quo

by Mack Reynolds

In a future America obsessed with status and conformity, government agent Larry Woolford investigates a mysterious group known as 'Weirds' who threaten the established social order. Woolford, a man who embodies the prevailing superficiality, finds himself drawn into a thrilling race against time to expose the conspiracy and protect the nation from a radical shift. The story satirizes the consumerist culture of the 1960s, highlighting the dangers of blind obedience and the allure of societal upheaval. Through a blend of suspense and witty social commentary, 'Status Quo' explores the fragility of societal structures and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

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Mack Reynolds

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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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