Richard Bransome, a metallurgist working in defence, once committed a vicious crime. Twenty years later the crime comes to light and he must discover the truth. But is he a suspect? And how much do the police know? The author also wrote "Like Nothing On Earth", "Dreadful Sanctuary" and "Wasp".
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The book's hero, Richard Bransome, must uncover the awful truth behind an uncovered murder. How much do the police know about his part in it ? How close are they to arresting him ?
Russell's stories may not involve particularly sophisticated plots, and may not always include twists and turns, but they do rattle along at an energetically enjoyable pace.
This is such a tale. Although NOT science fiction (not even by the faintest definition -- it is more of a spy story), it has the same fierce and frantic individualism seen in his classic "Wasp".
With a fair share of humour and action, this is worth reading.
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Russell (1905-1976) was a British writer from the golden age of science fiction. He was known for his humor and his quick, clever writing style.
With A Strange Device (alternative title, The Mindwarpers) was one of his last books-- published in 1964. It is a novel of the cold war, with a focus on technology and espionage rather than the more classic space theme of most of the science fiction of the time.
With a Srange Device is the first Russell that I have read. I found it very cleanly written, and I liked the diction. I enjoyed it enough to keep an eye out for other works by the same author. Should be of particular value for people interested in science fiction of the cold war period.
With A Strange Device (alternative title, The Mindwarpers) was one of his last books-- published in 1964. It is a novel of the cold war, with a focus on technology and espionage rather than the more classic space theme of most of the science fiction of the time.
With a Srange Device is the first Russell that I have read. I found it very cleanly written, and I liked the diction. I enjoyed it enough to keep an eye out for other works by the same author. Should be of particular value for people interested in science fiction of the cold war period.
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