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Skinburn
Fantasy Science Fiction October 1972
Author Philip Jose Farmer
Publication date 1972
Published by Mercury Press
Publication Order
Preceded by
Greatheart Silver
Followed by
The New York Review of Bird

Synopsis for Skinburn[]

A hi-tech love story where a spy satellite closely watches Private Detective Kent Lane, becomes infatuated with him, and kills others due to jealousy.

Characters in Skinburn[]

Featured Characters:

  • Private Detective Kent Lane (son of Kent Allard and Margo Lane; only appearance)

Supporting Characters:

  • Dr. Mills
  • Dr. Sue Brackwell (bio-electronics scientist)

Villains:

  • E.V.E. -- Ever Vigilant Eye (a spy satellite; destroyed)

Other Characters:

  • Lyons (CACO agent)
  • Daniels (CACO agent; dies)
  • Rhoda (Lane's fiancee; dies)

Locations:

  • Parmenter Building
  • CACO HQ

Items:


Vehicles:


Notes[]

  • "Skinburn" was originally published in the 23rd Anniversary Issue of Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. It has been reprinted in numerous anthology books.
  • A story by Alfred Bester is also published within. Bester wrote several of The Shadow Radio Shows.

Links[]

Wold Newton Universe
A Wold Newton Universe Story
This story is specifically related to the Wold Newton Universe, a fictional concept which was first introduced by Philip Jose Farmer. He was one of the first author's to crossover a variety of pulp and literary characters by placing them in the same universe and sharing adventures together. This template will automatically categorize the stories featuring The Shadow which are told in the "Wold Newton Universe."
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