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2019-01-31
Public domain in the USA.
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Williams, Ralph
1914
1959
Orban, Paul
1896
1974
The Gun Runners
Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, December 1954
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
"The Gun Runners" by Ralph Williams is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores themes of time travel, technology, and survival, revolving around characters from a dystopian future who venture back to the mid-20th century to procure weapons through illicit means. Their plan is complicated by unforeseen dangers and the impact of their technological endeavors on reality. The narrative follows George Dolan, a technician who is approached by mysterious visitors, including the alluring Moirta, to repair a complex time translator. As George becomes embroiled in their dangerous scheme, he discovers that the gun runners are not merely criminals but are entangled in a larger conflict involving time displacement consequences. Through clever manipulation and technical ingenuity, Dolan seeks to turn the tables on his captors while grappling with a growing affection for Moirta. However, the story culminates in a poignant reflection on the nature of existence and loss, ultimately challenging the notion of agency against a backdrop of predetermined fates and technological hubris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Time travel -- Fiction
Smugglers -- Fiction
Illegal arms transfers -- Fiction
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