Martino was a very important scientist, working on something called the K-88. But the K-88 exploded in his face, and he was dragged across the Soviet border. There he stayed for months. When they finally gave him back, the Soviets had given him a metal arm...and an expressionless metal skull. So how could Allied Security be sure he actually was Martino ?
About the Author
Algis Budrys sold his first science fiction novel in 1953. He has since sold eight additional novels and dozens of short stories, in addition to serving as editor of many books, magazines and anthologies over the last 50 years. He lives in Evanston Illinois with his wife, Edna.
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Martino was a very important scientist, working on something called the K-88. But the K-88 exploded in his face, and he was dragged across the Soviet border. There he stayed for months. When they finally gave him back, the Soviets had given him a metal arm...and an expressionless metal skull. So how could Allied Security be sure he actually was Martino ?
About the Author
Algis Budrys sold his first science fiction novel in 1953. He has since sold eight additional novels and dozens of short stories, in addition to serving as editor of many books, magazines and anthologies over the last 50 years. He lives in Evanston Illinois with his wife, Edna.