Flatlander
The Collected Tales of Gil "The Arm" Hamilton (Known Space)
What's it about
What if you could solve any crime, even in the bizarre, high-tech future? Step into the shoes of Gil "The Arm" Hamilton, the 22nd century's top detective with a psychic third arm, and see if you have what it takes to crack his strangest cases. You'll join Gil as he investigates impossible murders, from a death inside a sealed teleportation booth to a mystery among the stars. Discover how he uses his unique phantom limb and sharp intellect to uncover conspiracies and outwit criminals in a future shaped by organleggers and alien worlds.
Meet the author
Laurence van Cott Niven is a multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning master of hard science fiction, celebrated for his rigorously scientific and imaginative world-building. A trained mathematician, Niven applies logical precision to create vast, believable universes like his iconic Known Space series, where he meticulously explores the human and alien consequences of technological advancement. His work, including the adventures of detective Gil Hamilton, stands as a cornerstone of the genre, influencing generations of writers and scientists.
What's it about
What if you could solve any crime, even in the bizarre, high-tech future? Step into the shoes of Gil "The Arm" Hamilton, the 22nd century's top detective with a psychic third arm, and see if you have what it takes to crack his strangest cases. You'll join Gil as he investigates impossible murders, from a death inside a sealed teleportation booth to a mystery among the stars. Discover how he uses his unique phantom limb and sharp intellect to uncover conspiracies and outwit criminals in a future shaped by organleggers and alien worlds.
Meet the author
Laurence van Cott Niven is a multiple Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning master of hard science fiction, celebrated for his rigorously scientific and imaginative world-building. A trained mathematician, Niven applies logical precision to create vast, believable universes like his iconic Known Space series, where he meticulously explores the human and alien consequences of technological advancement. His work, including the adventures of detective Gil Hamilton, stands as a cornerstone of the genre, influencing generations of writers and scientists.
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