The Big Fix by George O. Smith
The Big Fix is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1948. The story follows the adventures of space pilot Steve Randall, who becomes involved in a dangerous mission to save Earth from an alien invasion. Along the way, he must navigate political intrigue, romantic entanglements, and technological challenges as he tries to uncover the truth behind the mysterious "Big Fix" that threatens humanity's survival.
By George O. Smith · First published 1946 · Genre: Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery · 11,113 words
First lines
_Anyone who holds that telepathy and psi powers would mean an end to crime quite obviously underestimates the ingenuity of the human race. Now consider a horserace that_ had _to be fixed._
It was April, a couple of weeks before the Derby. We were playing poker, which is a game of skill that has nothing to do with the velocity of horse meat.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George O. Smith
- Date: 1946 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Crime, Mystery, Humor, Thriller
- Length: 11,113 words
- Structure: 1 section, 297 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story incorporates elements of telepathy and psi powers, which are common themes in science fiction.
- Crime — The plot revolves around the fixing of a horse race, involving criminal activities and underworld figures.
- Mystery — The narrative includes elements of suspense and intrigue as the protagonist navigates a complex situation involving a potential crime.
- Humor — The writing style includes witty dialogue and humorous situations, particularly in the interactions between characters.
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science fiction · mystery · detective · technology · future · crime · suspense · investigation · society · corruption · government · dystopia