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In Reason's Ear

Hilary Bailey

First published April 1970
Type Short Fiction
Length Novelette

A Briton posted to Africa as a cultural envoy for 5 years and about to return home is unexpectedly approached by an old schoolmate who requests aid in returning home himself. Upon his return, he discovers that England has become a chaotic dystopia, and also that his schoolmate is the latest man to walk on the moon, and is evading being picked up by the government.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
April 1970 Cover Best S.F. Stories from New Worlds 6 Panther Anthology 104
July 1971 Cover The Best SF Stories from New Worlds 6 Berkley Medallion Anthology 94