Stopover Planet

Name: Stopover Planet
Author: Robert E. Gilbert

By Robert E. Gilbert

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A series of comic science-fiction vignettes follows a strange, glowing-eyed figure who arrives in a bakery truck and quietly recruits a cross-section of townspeople—police, clergy, laborers and lovers—by bestowing sudden promotions, pardons, or new opportunities and escorting them away with a faint spray and peculiar devices. Each episode juxtaposes mundane small-town routines with improbable interventions, offering short, satirical glimpses of longing, social aspiration, and the unsettling ease with which ordinary lives are upended.

About the Author

Robert E. Gilbert

Robert E. Gilbert was an American author known for his contributions to science fiction and speculative literature. His works often explore themes of space exploration and human experience, reflecting a keen interest in the possibilities of the universe. Among his notable titles is "A Thought For Tomorrow," which showcases his imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking ideas. Gilbert's writing is characterized by a blend of adventure and philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to ponder the future of humanity and its place in the cosmos. His diverse body of work includes titles such as "Hunt the Hog of Joe" and "Stopover Planet," further establishing his presence in the genre.