"A. E. Van Vogt - The Weapon Shops of Isher" - читать интересную книгу автора (Van Vogt A E)

In this powerful and brilliant novel, A.E. van Vogt introduces such amazing
characters as Cayie Clark, who could never lose at cards, Robert Hedrock, who
knew everyone's secrets, Peter Cadron who sold illegal super-weapons in
public, and inneida Isher who never had to take no for an answer.
Packed with super-science, an astonishing future concept, and a tight suspense
plot, THE WEAPON SHOPS OF ISHER. is truly a science fiction classic.
"Wholly absorbing ... a wonderful roller coaster thrill."
-Galaxy

Other ACE books by A.E. van Vogt:

THE BATTLE OF FOREVER
CHILDREN OF TOMORROW
DARKNESS ON DIAMONDIA
QUEST FOR THE FUTURE
THE WAR AGAINST THE RULL
FUTURE GLITTER
THE SILKIE
THE WORLDS OF A.E. VAN VOGT
THE UNIVERSE MAKER
THE WORLD OF NULL-A

The Weapon
Shops Of Isher

by A. E. vanVogt

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THE WEAPON SHOPS OF ISHER
Copyright, 1951, by A.E. van Vogt
All Rights Reserved. An Ace Book, by arrangement with the author.
First Ace Printing: December 1954
Second Ace Printing: January 1961
Third Ace Printing: November 1969
Fourth Ace Printing: November 1973
Printed in U.S.A.

The Weapon Shops of Isher
PROLOGUE
I
MAGICIAN BELIEVED TO
HAVE HYPNOTIZED CROWD

June 11, 1951-Police and newspapermen believe that Middle City will shortly be
advertised as the next stopping place of a master magician and they are
prepared to extend him a hearty welcome if he will condescend to explain