Frigid Fracas by Mack Reynolds

In a future where Earth has been colonized and the United Nations has become a global government, a group of rebels seeks to overthrow it by exploiting a loophole in the constitution that allows for secession. The story follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in their plans and must navigate the complexities of politics and revolution.

By Mack Reynolds · First published 1967 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Satire · 22 chapters · 47,833 words

First lines

In other eras he might have been described as swacked, stewed, stoned, smashed, crocked, cockeyed, soused, shellacked, polluted, potted, tanked, lit, stinko, pie-eyed, three sheets in the wind, or simply drunk.

In his own time, Major Joseph Mauser, Category Military, Mid-Middle Caste, was drenched.

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The narrative explores futuristic concepts and speculative technology.
• Adventure — The plot involves action-packed sequences and exploration.
• Satire — The writing employs humor and irony to critique societal norms.
• Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and imaginative settings are present.

Tags

Science Fiction · Alternate History · Politics · Satire · Social Commentary · Utopia · Dystopia · Futurism · Speculative Fiction · Government · Power Struggle · Revolution

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Mack Reynolds
• Date: 1967 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Satire, Fantasy, Political Fiction
• Length: 47,833 words
• Structure: 22 chapters, 1,002 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII

More by Mack Reynolds

• Dogfight-1973 (1953)
• Gun for Hire (1963)
• Farmer (1967)
• Spaceman on a Spree (1963)
• Tourists to Terra (1970)
• Not in the Rules (1974)
• The Martians and the Coys (1970)
• Mercy Flight (1971)
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