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The Ambulance Made Two Trips

By Murray Leinster

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world ruled by crime, a detective uncovers a bizarre plot where psionic powers turn malicious intent into comical misfortune, changing the destinies of criminals and their targets alike.

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2008-01-03
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Summary

"The Ambulance Made Two Trips" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction tale set amidst early 1960s crime. Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald grapples with the corruption brought about by the ruthless racketeer Big Jake Connors. Ethical law enforcement is tested when a psi unit disrupts criminal plots: would-be assailants face comical failures rather than successful attacks. Fitzgerald investigates these strange events, finding they center around a man named Brink who uses psionics to fight back against Connors. The story reaches its peak when Fitzgerald and Brink confront Connors and his gang, showcasing how bizarre and unforeseen consequences can reshape fate in a world dominated by crime and science fiction.

About the Author

Murray Leinster was a pen name of William Fitzgerald Jenkins, an American writer of genre fiction, particularly of science fiction. He wrote and published more than 1,500 short stories and articles, 14 movie scripts, and hundreds of radio scripts and television plays.

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