The Fixer by George O. Smith (1954)
The Fixer is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1945. The story follows the adventures of Steve Randall, an engineer who becomes involved with a group of aliens known as the "Fixers." These beings have the ability to manipulate matter at will, and they use this power to help humanity overcome various challenges. Along the way, Steve must navigate complex political intrigues and confront dangerous enemies in order to save the day.
By George O. Smith · First published 1954 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 16,264 words
First lines
Sandra Drake sat in her perfect apartment on Telfu, and cursed in an unladylike manner. She was plying a needle with some difficulty, and the results of her work were decidedly amateurish. But her clothing was slowly going to pieces, and there was not a good tailor in nine light-years of Sandra Drake.
The Telfan tailors didn't understand Solarian tailoring; Sandra was forced to admit that they were good -- for Telfans. But for Solarians, they didn't come up to the accepted standards.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: George O. Smith
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery
- Length: 16,264 words
- Structure: 1 section, 449 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book is set in a futuristic world with advanced technology and explores themes typical of science fiction.
- Adventure — The narrative involves a journey and challenges that the protagonist must overcome, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Thriller — The plot includes suspenseful and tense situations that are common in thriller genres.
- Mystery — Elements of mystery are present as the protagonist uncovers secrets and solves problems.
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science fiction · technology · invention · engineering · problem-solving · innovation · dystopia · society · human condition · conflict · morality · ethics