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Neal Barrett Jr.


Born
in San Antonio, Texas, The United States
November 03, 1929

Died
January 12, 2014

Website

Genre
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction


Neal Barrett, Jr. was a writer of fantasy, science fiction, mystery/suspense, and historical fiction. His story "Ginny Sweethips' Flying Circus" was nominated for both the 1988 Nebula Award for Best Novelette and the 1989 Hugo Award for Best Novelette. ...more

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Average rating: 3.64 · 4,190 ratings · 549 reviews · 126 distinct works • Similar authors
Through Darkest America (Da...
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The Touch of Your Shadow, T...
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The Hereafter Gang
3.70 avg rating — 126 ratings — published 1991 — 7 editions
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The Prophecy Machine (Inves...
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Pink Vodka Blues (Wiley Mos...
3.58 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 1992 — 8 editions
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Dawn's Uncertain Light (Da...
3.77 avg rating — 87 ratings — published 1989 — 7 editions
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Stress Pattern
3.47 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 1974 — 11 editions
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Dead Dog Blues (Wiley Moss,...
3.92 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 1994 — 5 editions
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Aldair in Albion (Aldair, #1)
3.69 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 1976 — 8 editions
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Series by Neal Barrett Jr.

Batman: The Ultimate Evil p... Batman: The Ultimate Evil p...
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“I have observed over a long lifetime that mental stability is not all it's cracked up to be.”
― Neal Barrett Jr., The Prophecy Machine
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“...for he had learned from others of their kind that death seemed to bring small comfort from the worrisome sphere of life....”
― Neal Barrett Jr., The Treachery of Kings
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“Someone told me once, that he who talks to himself is conversing with a fool. I suppose there's truth in that.”
― Neal Barrett Jr., The Treachery of Kings
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