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Isaac Asimov’s *The 13 Crimes of Science Fiction* brings together twelve short stories and three novellas, each showcasing different facets of American science‑fiction. The volume features contributions from authors such as Tom Reamy, Randall Garrett, Charles V. De Vet, Katherine MacLean, Avram Davidson, Jack Vance, William F. Temple, Philip K. Dick, Larry Niven, Edward Wellen, Wilson Tucker, Clifford D. Simak, and William Tenn, alongside Asimov himself. The anthology explores inventive plots, speculative technology, and detective motifs, offering readers a varied and engaging showcase of genre storytelling.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Isaac Asimov
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