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Insidekick
Insidekick appeared in the February 1959 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction.
Johnson had two secrets—one he knew and would die rather than reveal—and one he didn't know that meant to save him over his own dead body!
Johnson had two secrets—one he knew and would die rather than reveal—and one he didn't know that meant to save him over his own dead body!
- GenresScience Fiction
35 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2011
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About the author
J.F. Bone
85 books6 followersJesse Franklin Bone was an American author and veterinarian whose writing gained prominence during the 'Golden Age of Science-Fiction' in the 1950's. His short-story Triggerman was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1959.
Following his college graduation, Jesse served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel and retiring in 1976. After the war, he returned to Washington State College and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
In addition to his science fiction books and short stories, he also authored the textbook "Animal Anatomy and Physiology," which was used widely in universities throughout the United States and internationally.
Jesse Franklin Bone published under the pseudonyms Jesse F. Bone, J.F. Bone and Jesse Bone.
Following his college graduation, Jesse served in the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel and retiring in 1976. After the war, he returned to Washington State College and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
In addition to his science fiction books and short stories, he also authored the textbook "Animal Anatomy and Physiology," which was used widely in universities throughout the United States and internationally.
Jesse Franklin Bone published under the pseudonyms Jesse F. Bone, J.F. Bone and Jesse Bone.
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September 18, 2017
Old but still good
I first read this as a young, very impressionable child. It was given to me by my uncle Silas in a box of sci-fi paperbacks. He was physically disabled from meningitis suffered in childhood. Reading (and drinking) were his only escapes. Being a half-black, half-white, half-breed child, reading was my only escape growing up (the drinking would come in time.) I've searched for it every since. Every time I saw the word jabberwocky or bandersnatch I was reminded of both my late uncle and the books I read as a child. Found it and it's as good as I remembered. Pretty sure Silas is smiling too.
I first read this as a young, very impressionable child. It was given to me by my uncle Silas in a box of sci-fi paperbacks. He was physically disabled from meningitis suffered in childhood. Reading (and drinking) were his only escapes. Being a half-black, half-white, half-breed child, reading was my only escape growing up (the drinking would come in time.) I've searched for it every since. Every time I saw the word jabberwocky or bandersnatch I was reminded of both my late uncle and the books I read as a child. Found it and it's as good as I remembered. Pretty sure Silas is smiling too.
August 28, 2019
Entertaining
Nice, easy, and entertaining short story. Was well written and descriptive. I could see the characters and where they were located.
Nice, easy, and entertaining short story. Was well written and descriptive. I could see the characters and where they were located.
December 6, 2024
A quirky, fun science fiction short story. Recommended!
I read it on the SimplyE app but Insidekick is also available on Gutenberg.
I read it on the SimplyE app but Insidekick is also available on Gutenberg.
May 13, 2025
great Science Fiction story, loved it!
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