No Shield from the Dead: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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No Shield from the Dead is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dickson, Gordon R. (1923–2001).
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"No Shield from the Dead" by Gordon R. Dickson is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of power, blackmail, and the consequences of one's actions within a futuristic society characterized by personal shields that provide complete protection. The narrative centers around an unexpected confrontation between a high-ranking government official and an older man who reveals dark truths about the official’s past. The novella unfolds as Terri Mac, a government comptroller, finds himself trapped in a shielded room with an old man who knows potentially damaging secrets about him. As the old man confronts Terri with the haunting remembrance of a young woman’s tragic death, he reveals that Terri's ambition and ruthlessness played a role in her demise. The old man threatens to take his own life, framing Terri for murder, thus ensuring that his secrets will destroy the ambitious politician. The story culminates in a tense moment of moral reckoning and the devastating consequences of Terri's past actions, leading to his inevitable downfall as the authorities close in.
Book and edition facts
- Title: No Shield from the Dead
- Author credits: Dickson, Gordon R. (1923–2001)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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