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Time Crime

by H. Beam Piper

From Astounding Tales Published February and March 1955The Paratime Police had a real headache this time! Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy—compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!This story from 1955 has rocket ships, time travel, slaves, post-hypnotic suggestions, drugged citizens, and a complete disregard for human rights. And those are the good guys. As a look back in time at "classic" science fiction, it's an interesting snapshot of a time when tobacco was common, sexism was unconscious, and female characters were a long way from Lara Croft.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 5

    The Paratime Police fights a desperate battle to shutdown the Wizard Traders and expose the shadowy Organization.

  2. Episode 4

    Another witness is snatched from under the noses of the Paratime Police, so Verkan Vall and Tortha Karf try a desperate strategy.

  3. Episode 3

    On hearing that the Paratime Police have discovered the operation, the group known as The Organization take steps to cover their tracks.

  4. Episode 2

    As the forces of the Paratime Police gather up clues, the media soon learns that something has gone awry.

  5. Episode 1

    A routine operation uncovers a disturbing possibility and Kiro Soran must return to active duty in the Paratime Police.

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From Astounding Tales Published February and March 1955The Paratime Police had a real headache this time! Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy—compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!This story from 1955 has rocket ships, time travel, slaves, post-hypnotic suggestions, drugged citizens, and a complete disregard for human rights. And those are the good guys. As a look back in time at "classic" science fiction, it's an interesting snapshot of a time when tobacco was common, sexism was unconscious, and female characters were a long way from Lara Croft.

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H. Beam Piper

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From Astounding Tales Published February and March 1955The Paratime Police had a real headache this time! Tracing one man in a population of millions is easy—compared to finding one gang hiding out on one of billions of probability lines!This story from 1955 has rocket ships, time travel, slaves,...

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Time Crime is created and hosted by H. Beam Piper.
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