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The incredible slingshot bombs is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williams, Robert Moore (1907–1977).
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"The Incredible Slingshot Bombs" by Robert Moore Williams is a science fiction story written during the early 1940s. The narrative revolves around a simple character named Tommy Sonofagun, who wields a dangerous set of explosive pellets, discovering a hidden periphery where he poses an unintended threat to those around him. The story draws readers into a tense and suspenseful situation where misunderstanding and fear propel the plot. The story follows Ben Hopper, a newspaper editor and the sheriff, Tim Hoskins, as they track down Tommy after a series of explosive incidents linked to his slingshot. Initially perceived as a simple-minded individual, Tommy becomes the focus of chaos when he unknowingly wields powerful projectiles created from future technology. As the plot unfolds, Ellen Briscoe, a local relief worker, and Ben race against time to find Tommy before the sheriff or his posse can eliminate him under the misunderstanding of danger. The climax reveals a hidden manufacturing site for atomic bombs, which Tommy stumbled upon, leading to a series of explosive events that highlight themes of fear, misunderstanding, and the ramifications of advanced technology in the hands of the unknowing. The story concludes with the tragic end of Tommy and leaves the characters grappling with the strangeness of time travel and the nature of truth versus public perception.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The incredible slingshot bombs
- Author credits: Williams, Robert Moore (1907–1977)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bombs -- Fiction
- Journalists -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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