...Or Your Money Back by Randall Garrett
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About this eBook
| Author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
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| Title | ...Or Your Money Back |
| Series Title | Produced from Astounding Science Fiction, September 1959. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Bruce Albrecht, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "...Or Your Money Back" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around a unique invention designed by the protagonist, Jason Howley, which allows the user to manipulate the outcome of games of chance, such as roulette and dice. The narrative explores themes of legality and morality in the context of gambling and personal integrity. The plot centers on Jason Howley, who approaches a criminal lawyer to discuss his gadget that can influence the outcomes of casino games. After demonstrating its capabilities, Howley engages in a high-stakes game at a Las Vegas casino, winning an extraordinary amount of money, which quickly draws the attention of law enforcement. The lawyer must navigate the complexities of the legal system to defend Howley against charges of fraud while simultaneously trying to uncover the truth about the gadget's workings. As the trial unfolds, it becomes evident that the implications of Howley’s invention could disrupt the entire gambling industry, leading to a tense climax and a thought-provoking conclusion on the nature of luck and deception. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Legal stories |
| Subject | Gambling -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23534 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 153 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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