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That Darn Squid God
by Nick Pollotta and James Clay
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Copyright (c)2004 by Nick Pollotta and Phil Foglio


Wildside Press
www.wildsidepress.com

Fantasy/Humor


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_A section of this novel was originally published as the short story, "Turnabout."_
A publication of
Wildside Press
P.O. Box 301
Holicong, PA 18928-0301
www.wildsidepress.com
Copyright (C) 2004 by Nick Pollotta and Phil Foglio.
All rights reserved
Cover art by Fastner & Larson
No portion of this book may be reproduced by any means, electronic or otherwise, without first
obtaining the written consent of the author. For more information, contact: www.NickPollotta.com
ISBN: 1-59224-097-6
First Wildside Press edition: 2004
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*DEDICATION*
_To our wives._
And a very special thanks to Nick's sister,
Kathi Somers who proofread the novel.
Any mistakes still found are entirely my own.
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*ONE*
Swirling fog ruled the London night.
Stepping from a horse-drawn carriage into the thick mist, Professor Felix Einstein paused on the
pavement, briefly consulting the small glass globe in his hand. Trapped in the middle of the crystalline
sphere was a mummified Egyptian tarantula that remained motionless under his hard scrutiny, and the
professor relaxed at the sign that there was no evil magic in the immediate vicinity. At least, for the
moment.
Satisfied for the nonce, Prof. Einstein tucked the talisman away once more into his great coat.
Dressed like a Bow Street banker, Einstein was sporting an Inverness cape over his gray-striped suit and