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A Hole in Space is a 1974 anthology of science-fiction short stories by Larry Niven. The collection gathers nine tales, notably "Rammer" (the seed for the later novel A World Out of Time), "The Hole Man," "The Fourth Profession," along with other narratives like "The Alibi Machine" and "All the Bridges Rusting." The anthology reflects Niven's exploration of speculative concepts such as black holes and advanced technology.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Larry Niven
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