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Name: Shield
Author: Poul Anderson

In *Shield*, Poul Anderson imagines a dying alien civilization bestowing an extraordinary protective field upon the Earthman Koskinen. This field allows light to pass through but deflects all known weapons, rendering him nearly invulnerable. The Martians—who treat him as a trustworthy ally—grant him the shield, making him the most protected individual on Earth. However, this very protection also makes him the most coveted target, and yet the one least likely to survive their relentless pursuit.

First publish date: 1965

Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera

Authors: Poul Anderson

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