The Time Snatcher by Randall Garrett

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Author Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987
Title The Time Snatcher
Note Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Time Snatcher" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story centers around the concept of time travel and its potential risks, exploring the repercussions of altering historical events. The narrative follows Brek Halliday, a Time Patrolman, on a mission to capture a rogue time traveler who has kidnapped a fellow officer and threatens to change the course of history. In "The Time Snatcher," Brek is tasked with stopping Jon Sagginer, a criminal who has escaped and used a time machine to travel back to the late 19th century. Brek must navigate this historical period incognito, using his training and skills to find Dori Clayton, the kidnapped operator, while also dealing with the local outlaws and the complexities of time travel. As he confronts Sagginer, he learns that his actions in the past may have significant consequences for the future. The story culminates in a tense confrontation where Brek manages to rescue Dori, but not without the realization that his previous actions could have altered their reality. The book deftly combines elements of adventure, action, and the philosophical implications of time travel, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Western stories
Subject Time travel -- Fiction
Subject Abduction -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 65671
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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