'Flatlander' by Larry Niven is a collection of science fiction novellas following Gil Hamilton, a UN police detective known as the UN ARM, as he solves impossible crime mysteries in a futuristic setting. The stories explore themes of overpopulation, organlegging, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding advanced medical technology. Niven weaves a complex narrative that blends hard-boiled detective elements with imaginative science fiction concepts, creating a vivid and intricate world where the protagonist navigates a society plagued by corruption and dystopian elements.
The book delves into Gil's character development, his unique psychic abilities, and the challenges he faces as he investigates crimes in a world where technology has blurred the lines between reality and imagination. Niven's writing style combines detailed world-building with intricate plot twists, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of futuristic societal issues and the consequences of technological advancements.
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Content warnings include depictions of violence, organ harvesting, and a dystopian society.
From The Publisher:
Gil "The Arm" Hamilton was one of the top operatives of ARM, the elite UN police force. His intuition was unfailingly accurate; his detective skills second to none; and his psychic powers-esper sense and telekinesis-were awesome.
Tough and deadly, Gil Hamilton could reach right into a person's brain for the truth . . . or for the kill!
Read all the stories of the legendary ARM operative, collected here in one volume for the very first time:
Organleggers aren't stopping at robbing body parts from the corpses of the frozen dead. Now they're stealing from the living . . . and Gil is a prime target!
The most beautiful woman on Luna has been falsely accused of murder. Unless Gil can prove her innocence, she's doomed to end up as a sack of spare parts in the organ banks. . . .
And more . . . Plus an all-new, never-before-published Gil Hamilton adventure!
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About the Author:
Larry Niven was born in 1938 in Los Angeles, California. In 1956, he entered the California Institute of Technology, only to flunk out a year and a half later after discovering a bookstore jammed with used science-fiction magazines. He graduated with a B.A. in mathematics (minor in psychology) from Washburn University, Kansas, in 1962, and completed one year of graduate work before he dropped out to write. His first published story, "The Coldest Place," appeared in the December 1964 issue of Worlds of If. He won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1966 for "Neutron Star" and in 1974 for "The Hole Man." The 1975 Hugo Award for Best Novelette was given to The Borderland of Sol. His novel Ringworld won the 1970 Hugo Award for Best Novel, the 1970 Nebula Award for Best Novel, and the 1972 Ditmar, an Australian award for Best International Science Fiction.
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