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Name: Machine of Death
Rating: 3.705882352941 (17 reviews)
Author: Ryan North

The Machine of Death presents a science‑fiction premise: a device that reads a blood sample to predict the moment of a person’s death, issuing only a brief, ambiguous notice. 34 original stories—written by authors such as Randall Munroe, Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw, Tom Francis, and Ryan North—explore what a world with such a machine would look like. The collection interweaves humor, adventure, mind‑bending scenarios, and heartfelt moments. The stories move beyond mere fate‑followers, delving into how the knowledge of one’s mortality can alter character development, relationships, self‑perception, and the broader view of the world.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies

Authors: Ryan North

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