Gun for Hire by Mack Reynolds

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Author Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983
Illustrator Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010
Title Gun for Hire
Series Title Produced from Analog December 1960.
Note Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Gun for Hire" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story centers on Joe Prantera, a professional hitman from the year 1960, who is transported to the far future of 2133. The book tackles themes of morality and the consequences of violence, presenting a future society that has evolved away from such concepts. The plot begins with Joe Prantera mid-assassination, only to awaken in a future unknown to him where societal norms have drastically changed. In this new world, the leaders of society are concerned about a rising dangerous figure, Howard Temple-Tracy, and they recruit Joe to eliminate him. However, Prantera finds himself grappling with the bewildering reality that this society has eliminated crime and punishment. As he learns more about this advanced society, he realizes the implications of his past actions and the challenges of adapting to a world where his skills as a gunman are both obsolete and dangerous. The climax reveals a twist as Joe uncovers ulterior motives behind his assignment, making for a thought-provoking exploration of free will, redemption, and the nature of evil. (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 Time travel -- Fiction
Subject Assassins -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 24247
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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