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And Then the Town Took Off

By Richard Wilson

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

When a small town mysteriously floats into the sky, an ordinary resident must survive the airborne chaos and work with a cast of unusual characters to bring it back to earth.

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2013-02-16
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Summary

"And Then the Town Took Off" by Richard Wilson is a science fiction story from the early 1960s that is about the people of Superior, Ohio, as their town suddenly lifts into the air, throwing their lives into disarray. The story introduces Don Cort, who becomes an accidental explorer of this strange new world and must survive the chaos inside of the airborne township. As he navigates this strange situation, Don interacts with odd characters like a quirky professor who might hold the answers to the town's predicament, and the mayor, who tries to keep them together while the military and local authorities try to grapple with the mystery; all as Don tries to find his way home.

About the Author

Richard Wilson was an American science fiction writer and fan. He was a member of the Futurians, and was married for a time to Leslie Perri, who had also been a Futurian.

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