โ Scribed by Anthony, Piers
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
"Alien Plot": A man of our world is sent across the boundaries of an alien dimension. His task is to infiltrate the native culture--But once there he discovers that an alien plot of ground can become home.
This brand-new story leads off a collection of sixteen tales by Piers Anthony--including eleven stories published here for the first time in paperback!
Also included is a fascinating essay on writers and writing, written with insight, and revealing many facets of Anthony's extraordinary career.
Each story in "Alien Plot" has an all-new introduction by Piers Anthony.
"Cogent, sharply worded...Anthony is certainly right in saying that critics have gone on dismissing him too long and too loudly."--"Booklist"
Library : Science Fiction
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9780812530728
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