“The Silver Man”
1978-05-00
short story
By John Kessel

Synopsis

A physics researcher late one night sees a silver man in the hallways of the university physics building.

History

First publication: Galileo, May 1978

Review

Very good for a first story. Excellent characterization of the main character Peter. The ending is rather ambiguous. I think Kessel wanted it that way, to leave you wondering, but it also leaves you hanging. Good to read though.


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We have the story in these editions:

Galileo Number Eight, May 1978, edited by Charles C. Ryan, magazine, Avenue Victor Hugo, 1978-05-00