The Power of Illusion

EDITORIAL REVIEW: A new collection of stories by the master of humorous science fiction adventure, including: В· The full-length novel, The Day the Machines Stopped*—and what happens, not just to civilization, but to humanity and its chances of survival when all the machines stop working at once? В· A man is captured by aliens who are investigating the Earth as a possible target for colonization. The aliens have science and technology far in advance of humans—but, unfortunately for them, they have never developed the human art of bluffing*. В· For the first time in book form, AnvilвЂTMs stories of Richard Verner, who is called in to solve apparently insoluble problems, such as explaining why experimental missiles keep failing for no apparent reason, or locating a kidnapped judge, or even solving an inexplicable murder thatвЂTMs interrupting his vacation. And much more, in a generous volume of sardonically humorous science fiction. Science Fiction by a Master of Humorous Adventure. The Power of Mighty Starfleet Armadas Can be Undone in an Instant . . . by the Subtle Power of Illusion. A new collection of stories by the master of humorous science fiction adventure, The full-length novel, The Day the Machines Stopped and what happens, not just to civilization, but to humanity and its chances of survival when all the machines stop working at once? A man is captured by aliens who are investigating the Earth as a possible target for colonization. The aliens have science and technology far in advance of humansbut, unfortunately for them, they have never developed the human art of bluffing . For the first time in book form, Anvils stories of Richard Verner, who is called in to solve apparently insoluble problems, such as explaining why experimental missiles keep failing for no apparent reason, or locating a kidnapped judge, or even solving an inexplicable murder thats interrupting his vacation. And much more, in a generous volume of sardonically humorous science fiction. Research East. A Taste Of Poison -- The Gold Of Galileo -- The Day The Machines Stopped -- Solver Of Problems. The Missile Smasher -- The Problem Solver And The Killer -- The Hand From The Past -- The Problem Solver And The Hostage -- The Problem Solver And The Defector -- Key To The Crime -- The Problem Solver And The Burned Letter -- Problems, Snafus, And Fubars. Warped Clue -- The Coward -- A Sense Of Disaster -- Destination Unknown -- High Road To The East -- A Tourist Neamed Death -- The Knife And The Sheath -- The Anomaly -- In The Light Of Further Data -- Apron Chains -- The Power Of Illusion -- Afterword / Eric Flint. By Christopher Anvil ; Edited By Eric Flint. A man is captured by aliens who are investigating the Earth as a possible target for colonization. The aliens have science and technology far in advance of humans - but, unfortunately for them, they have never developed the human art of bluffing. Offers a new collection of humorous science fiction stories and includes the full-length novel, "The Day the Machines Stopped."