Unwise Child

"Unwise Child" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction tale that throws us into the high-stakes world of Mike the Angel, a clever power designer in a futuristic New York City. The story quickly heats up when Mike steps into Harry MacDougal's shop, a treasure trove of cutting-edge electronics, and stumbles upon a robbery being pulled off by young thugs wielding dangerous vibroblades. This chance encounter plunges Mike into a thrilling battle where he must use his brains and brawn to survive. The opening chapters reveal a society grappling with advanced robotics and a growing criminal underbelly, hinting at a deeper, more dangerous conspiracy that Mike will have to untangle as he fights to stay alive.