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The Night of the Long Knives By Fritz Leiber

The Night of the Long Knives

By Fritz Leiber

  • Release Date: 2023-11-01
  • Genre: Science & Nature
  • $1.99
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&quotThe Night of the Long Knives" via Fritz Leiber is a gripping technological know-how fiction novella that plunges readers into the complicated and mysterious world of the Change War. Set against the backdrop of a undying struggle, the story follows Ned Smiff, a protagonist enlisted as a &quotChange Agent" on this enigmatic struggle spanning trade realities and historic timelines. The opposing forces, the Spiders and the Snakes, manipulate time to rewrite history of their choose. As Ned embarks on his perilous missions, he encounters a forged of mysterious characters, along with the charming Velvet, adding layers of complexity to the narrative. Leiber's storytelling weaves espionage, time tour, and philosophical exploration into a charming tapestry. The novella delves into profound topics of identification, loyalty, and the moral implications of changing the path of records. Leiber's elaborate international-building, problematic plot twists, and concept-upsetting narrative make &quotThe Night of the Long Knives" a standout painting within the Change War collection. The story now not handiest explores the results of temporal manipulation however also prompts reflection on the ethical dimensions of wielding such power.

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