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    Distant Machines
    Distant Machines
    Distant Machines
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    Distant Machines

    By Simon John Cox

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    Three short stories that speculate about the distant machines that may or may not influence mankind's future.

    Perks Of The Job - two detectives investigate a death caused by excessive genetic enhancement. Where do we draw the line when our bodies can be changed at will?

    Still - in a post-apocalyptic world a man and his son meet a wandering stranger who puts their whole life in jeopardy, and who makes them ask: what is the most precious commodity in a world without oil?

    The Death Machine - luxury euthanasia...live the death of your choice! Your statutory rights are not affected.

    Approx. 11,000 words.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon John Cox
    Release dateFeb 9, 2012
    ISBN9781476142838
    Distant Machines
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    Simon John Cox

    Simon John Cox was born in Tunbridge Wells, has a degree in chemistry, a job in marketing and a black belt in Taekwon-Do. He has been writing fiction for as long as he can remember. He has had various short stories published, and is editing his second novel whilst trying to interest agents in his first. Simon is a founder member of the Tunbridge Wells Writers group, and is currently starring as the protagonist in his autobiography.

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