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Spider Robinson

    November 24, 1948

    Spider Robinson is an American-born Canadian science fiction author celebrated for his imaginative tales, particularly the Callahan saloon series. His work is characterized by its sharp wit and profound human insights, often exploring themes of freedom, responsibility, and the consequences of technological advancement. Robinson's distinctive voice seamlessly blends philosophical musings with engaging narratives, captivating readers worldwide. His contribution to the science fiction genre remains influential and inspiring.

    Spider Robinson
    GURPS Callahan's Crosstime Saloon
    Telempath
    Variable Star
    Mindkiller
    The Lifehouse Trilogy
    The Crazy Years
    • 2009

      The Crazy Years

      • 294 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Witty and irreverent, this anthology features a collection of essays by Spider Robinson that tackle a variety of topics, from the space program to smoking bans at airports. Drawing inspiration from Robert A. Heinlein's concept of the "Crazy Years," the essays reflect Robinson's work as an op-ed columnist for "The Globe and Mail" and "Galaxy Online." He critiques environmentalists prioritizing Earth over humanity, the absurdities of computer design, and the pitfalls of the Internet, offering sharp commentary on contemporary issues.

      The Crazy Years
    • 2007

      Variable Star

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(186)Add rating

      Two young lovers are forced apart by pride, power, and the immensity of interstellar time and space, in an authorized version of an unfinished novel by Hugo Award-winning late science fiction master Robert Heinlein.

      Variable Star
    • 2007

      The Lifehouse Trilogy

      • 640 pages
      • 23 hours of reading
      4.1(82)Add rating

      This collection features three complete novels, offering readers a diverse range of stories and themes within a single volume. Each narrative presents unique characters and plots, inviting exploration of various settings and emotional journeys. The compilation showcases the author's versatility and storytelling prowess, making it an engaging read for fans of different genres. Perfect for those who enjoy immersive experiences through multiple tales in one book.

      The Lifehouse Trilogy
    • 2006

      Very Bad Deaths

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(642)Add rating

      The story follows Russell Walker, an aging baby-boomer who finds himself caught between a reclusive telepath and a skeptical police officer. Together, this unlikely trio must navigate their differences and work collaboratively to track down a serial killer, all while grappling with the dangers that come with their unique circumstances. Tension mounts as they race against time, questioning their abilities and trust in one another.

      Very Bad Deaths
    • 2001

      Telempath

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(1223)Add rating

      NOT WITH A BANG OR A WHIMPER......but with a wail of outraged despair. That was how it ended.For those infected with Carson's Syndrome virtually every artifact of technological society carries an odor that is utterly maddening. When the strange artificial plague arrived, all over the world people exploded from their cities and towns, killing anything and anyone that impeded their mad stampede for air untainted by technology.When it was over not one in a hundred had survived. And that was only the beginning...

      Telempath
    • 1992

      GURPS Callahan's Crosstime Saloon

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      3.6(42)Add rating

      Welcome to Callahan's, the Most Amazing Bar in the Universe! Based on the books by award-winning author Spider Robinson. Callahan's is a place where anything can - and does - happen. From world-threatening aliens to time-traveling rock stars, you never know who will drop in!

      GURPS Callahan's Crosstime Saloon
    • 1985

      Wireheads, addicted to an electric current fed into the pleasure centers of the brain, are the new junkies. Karen, a former wirehead who barely escaped death by pleasure, is determined to bring down those who sell the wireheading equipment, but she and her lover Joe instead turn up evidence of a shadowy global conspiracy-not to control the world, but to keep anyone from realizing that the masters of mind control have been controlling us all for some time now . . . .

      Mindkiller