R. A. Lafferty
Raphael Aloysius "R. A." Lafferty was an American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his original use of language, metaphor, and narrative structure, Lafferty also wrote a set of four autobiographical novels, a history book, and several novels of historical fiction.
The Polite People of Pudibundia
On a planet where manners are deadly serious, a lawman's investigation into missing pilots exposes a shocking truth hidden beneath layers of extreme politeness.
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The Weirdest World
A fallen spaceman finds fame and fortune in a world of goofy aliens, only to learn that even in the strangest of places, prejudice and loneliness can still find you.
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Dream World
When a terrifying nightmare spreads like a disease, people must decide if reality is what they see when awake or the horror they experience when asleep.
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McGonigal's Worm
In a world facing extinction, a single worm holds the key to humanity's future as the ability to reproduce vanishes from all but one unlikely creature.
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In the Garden
A space crew's discovery of an untouched paradise leads to an unsettling truth that not all gardens are what they seem, and even perfect innocence can hide a chilling deception.
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Sodom and Gomorrah, Texas
When a census taker's humorous misinterpretation of his assignment leads to counting mythical creatures, a town faces a population crisis that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
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The Six Fingers of Time
A man discovers he can manipulate time, leading him to power and knowledge, but also into a dangerous battle with mysterious forces.
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Aloys
A brilliant professor ascends to fame only to abandon his accolades, choosing a life of obscurity with con artists for reasons unknown.
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All the People
A man who knows everyone must come to terms with his gift as he confronts his place in the world and the cosmic threat looming over humanity.
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Seven-Day Terror
When a young boy's invention starts making everything disappear, his neighborhood is thrown into a week-long whirlwind of chaos and unexplained vanishings.
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