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100 1 _aMittleman, E.
245 1 4 _aThe Non-Electronic Bug
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1960
500 _aRelease date is 2019-12-10
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Non-Electronic Bug" by E. Mittleman is a short story published in the early 1960s, showcasing a blend of science fiction and crime fiction. The narrative focuses on a clever card cheat who devises a scheme to gain an unfair advantage in gambling. It explores themes of deception, partnership, and the unexpected consequences of manipulating others, all wrapped in a plot filled with intrigue and tension. The protagonist, a self-proclaimed genius, uses a sophisticated radio system to communicate with his partner Henry during card games, allowing him to relay information about other players' hands. As the story unfolds, they bring in a young accomplice named Skippy, who has the ability to hear the thoughts of others, providing them with further insight. However, after an encounter with a rival who confronts Skippy, the boy's abilities become erratic, leading to unforeseen challenges that threaten their scheme. The narrative culminates in a reflection on the nature of their con, the risks of their criminal endeavors, and the unpredictability of relying on others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aTelepathy -- Fiction
653 _aGambling -- Fiction
653 _aPsychic ability -- Fiction
653 _aCardsharping -- Fiction
700 1 _aMorrow, Gray,
_d1934-2001
830 0 _aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60897
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