Atom Boy

Matter, Space, and Time

by Ray Cummings

Retired and rusticating Pete McLean, former policeman, sees something new in crime-fighting in a rural setting! First published in 1947.

Genres: Short Stories

14 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 23, 2009

About the author

Raymond King Cummings. His career resulted in some 750 novels and short stories, using also the pen names Ray King, Gabrielle Cummings, and Gabriel Wilson.

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Reviews

[Emmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this quick little story with no context of what I was getting myself into. And boy, was it fun! Really short, but really clever. A quick, one-sitting read with a tiny bit of mystery to it.

[SpookySoto · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rating: I didn't liked it
Format: Ebook

Boring

[Viji (Bookish endeavors) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boy considered nuts for his passion for chemistry. Outwits thieves with chemicals. Wins the hand of his girl.
Could have been the story of a Bollywood/Hollywood movie if the passion for chemistry was replaced by passion for music/dance/cars. Not an original plot,and the presentation is dull.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun short story where the chemistry nerd saves the day with chemistry, and gets the girl too.