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That Sweet Little Old Lady

That Sweet Little Old Lady

Di: Randall Garrett
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Dive into the whimsical world crafted by Randall Garrett in That Sweet Little Old Lady, first published in Astounding Science Fiction in September and October of 1959. With his signature blend of twisted humor and fantastical yet relatable characters, Garrett tells the story of Ken Malone, a young and ambitious FBI agent tasked with an extraordinary mission to uncover a spy pilfering secrets from the Ultra Top Absolute Secret project aimed at developing a non-rocket spaceship at Yucca Flats Labs in Nevada. This isnt just any spy; they possess an enigmatic ability to extract information directly from the minds of scientists, leaving the FBI baffled. Along the way, Malone encounters an immortal sweet little old lady, a captivating nurse, and a cast of Las Vegas gangsters. Buckle up for an adventure filled with intrigue and unexpected twists—you wont want to miss the details! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)Copyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Fantascienza
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