The Hanging Stranger: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Hanging Stranger: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Hanging Stranger is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Dick, Philip K. (1928–1982).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Hanging Stranger" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction-horror short story published in December 1953. When store owner Ed Loyce discovers a body hanging from a lamppost, he's horrified that no one else seems disturbed by it. His alarm sets off a desperate investigation that reveals a sinister truth about his town. As Loyce searches for answers about what has changed in his community, he uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens everyone around him.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Hanging Stranger
- Author credits: Dick, Philip K. (1928–1982)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Science Fiction
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