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The Cosmic Computer
The Cosmic Computer
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An excellent mix of adventure and suspense!,
Conn Maxwell was raised on the planet of Poictesme, home base of the Third Fleet-Army Force during the System States War. After the war, the soldiers went home, leaving the planet dotted with abandoned bases and equipment. However, one piece of equipment has yet to have been found: Merlin, the military’s rumored super-computer–a computer so powerful that it could solve any problem. Life will be good once Merlin is found.
And so, Conn is sent to Terra to study computers and learn the location of Merlin. Well, Conn’s back with the knowledge: Merlin only ever did exist in rumor. But Poictesme is rotting away, its inhabitants apathetic, sitting and waiting for Merlin to come along and solve their problems for them. So, Conn needs something to get Poictesme moving again, he need’s Merlin!
This book is another masterpiece by that under appreciated master of science fiction, H. Beam Piper. The story is great, with an excellent mix of adventure and suspense. In fact, the surprise ending will throw anyone for a loop. I really loved this book, and I highly recommend it to everyone!
I must admit one thing, though. The author did somewhat date the book, with computers that only communicate in taped-in machine code, and scientists who use slide-rules. But, if you are willing to suspend disbelief a little extra, you will be rewarded with a great read. So, get this book!
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|H, Beam Piper was a fantastic story teller.,
One of the best SF works I’ve ever read. The only one I reread and enjoy every time. I think I’ve read the book 4 or 5 time. Good story background, unique story line, and a narative that moves along at a good clip. You can really escape into this story.
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