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This Moment of the Storm by Roger Zelazny:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas
Excellent novella by Zelazny shows off his contemplative writing style; this story was nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula awards for its year. A newly settled planet is violent and capricious; Hellcops use surveillance drones to keep an eye on a fragile human habitation. Select an invention:
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