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We've actually had several years of debate over that issue.
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I think it's one of those things that everyone will never agree on. Different things appeal to different people. I ended up preferring eBooks because I got sick of finding places to store all my physical books. But I also have no issues reading on even an LCD screen, so it's not a big deal for me. For others, physical books my be better. I just figure go with whatever works best for you and don't get bent out of shape if others feel differently.
On topic, a couple of short stories for free:
If at First... by
Peter F. Hamilton
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Peter F. Hamilton has proven himself a modern master of epic space opera, carrying the tradition of far-future empire building begun by Heinlein and Asimov into the new millennium. But Hamilton is also a master of the short story, and when he tackles one of science fiction’s most enduring themes—time travel—the result is as provocative as it is entertaining. It starts in 2007 with a break-in. The victim: Marcus Orthew, the financial and technological genius behind Orthanics, the computer company whose radical products have delivered a one-two punch to the industry, all but knocking PCs and Macs out of the ring. The perpetrator: a man obsessed with Orthew. Just another simple case of celebrity stalking—or so everyone assumes at first, including Metropolitan Police Chief Detective David Lanson. But when Lanson interviews the suspect, he makes a startling claim: Orthew is from the future. Or, rather, a future—a parallel timeline. Thus begins the ride of a lifetime for Lanson, as his pursuit of the facts tumbles him headlong down a rabbit hole—and the hunter finds himself hunted.
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The Nemesis Worm by
Guy Haley
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A standalone novella featuring the 22nd century's greatest detectives, The Nemesis Worm sees Richards & Klein involved in another high stakes investigation. Corpses are showing up all over Old London, and the finger of suspicion points right at Richards himself. Forced to clear his name, Richards and Otto uncover a fanatical group whose actions threaten the relationship between human and AI with destruction.
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Not sure how big an author Guy Haley is, but I've read that short story and
Reality 36 set in the same universe and liked them both quite a lot.
