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This volume compiles the classic tales of Gil "The Arm" Hamilton, one of the United Nations' top operatives in the elite ARM force. His reputation for accurate intuition, exceptional detective skills, and formidable psychic powers—espers sense and telekinesis—has earned him legendary status. The book includes all the classic stories, gathered for the first time in a single volume, and introduces a brand-new, never-before‑published Gil Hamilton adventure.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Larry Niven
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