science fiction detectives

  • Science Fiction Friday – Careful What You Think!

    By Richard C. I would be in big, big trouble around telepaths! But it is fun to think about, and telepathy has been a compelling sci/fi theme for decades. These six telepathy tales cover the empowering and sometimes maddening experience of mind readers: 1) The Demolished Man (1953) In one of the earliest takes on telepathy in sci/fi, ruthless… Continue reading

  • Future Fedoras: Detective Sci-Fi

    Hard boiled detectives aren’t only found in the pulps and can also be found on many a planet in the science fiction galaxy and fantasy universes. The uniform changes slightly between gumshoes, but the quick patter, ability to take a punch, and cynical streak of unbendable morality is consistent, even if it is in a galaxy far, far,… Continue reading