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Have you ever wondered why the deadliest threat in space might not be alien—but human? In One Man’s Poison, Robert Sheckley—legendary for his razor-sharp wit and philosophical science fiction—unleashes a thrilling story of mistrust, manipulation, and moral ambiguity. Two survivors from opposing sides of an interplanetary war crash-land on a desolate alien world.
With no rescue in sight, they must share shelter, food, and oxygen… while knowing full well that only one may survive. Each man claims to want peace. Each insists he won’t betray the other.
But in a world where even the plants can be poisonous, how can anyone know what’s truly safe? As the psychological tension mounts, Sheckley crafts a masterclass in dialogue, irony, and slow- burning suspense.
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- A Gripping Tale of Survival and Deception Watch two men try to outwit each other while pretending to cooperate.
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