Fifteen short stories unconnected by any general theme, but in several different genres. If you enjoy murder mysteries, then you're in luck; if you enjoy science fiction, then you're in luck; if you enjoy adventure stories, then you're in luck; if you enjoy romance stories... um... humor, how about humor? You're in luck. R.I.P. Earl Hagen explores the dangers of wild land firefighting; The Wizard of Menlo Park introduces us to a whole new way of thinking about the industrial revolution; Warning exposes the hazards of space exploration from a different point of view; and Research will make you think twice about becoming a mystery writer. Are you ready for this?