The Longsnozzle Event by Hal Annas
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| Author | Annas, Hal |
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| Illustrator | Fuqua, Robert, 1905-1959 |
| Title | The Longsnozzle Event |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Longsnozzle Event" by Hal Annas is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book revolves around Len Zitts, a brilliant detective in a futuristic galaxy, who is tasked with solving a murder mystery involving unusual weaponry and intergalactic intrigue. The story presents a humorous and satirical take on detective tropes and relationships in an extravagant and bizarre universe. In the narrative, Len Zitts finds himself approached by a widow, Mrs. Brown and Smith, who seeks his expertise to investigate the suspicious death of her husband, expectedly eager to dispose of the gold she intends to offer him for his services. As Zitts employs unconventional methods, including mechanical devices and a talking dog named Pupsie, he uncovers a series of additional murders linked to the victim's past lovers. With a blend of comedic dialogue and whimsical science fiction elements, the plot reveals the interplay of absurdity and logic as Zitts's interest in the deadly weapon used becomes central to the unfolding drama. Ultimately, the narrative culminates in a satirical examination of relationships, murder, and the detective's ability to decipher the peculiarities of crime in a quirky world. (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 | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65137 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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