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Tiger by the Tail

Poul William Anderson

Tiger by the Tail

Tiger by the Tail

Poul William Anderson

Published in 1967, 'Tiger by the Tail' is a science fiction novella by Poul William Anderson. The story follows Captain Dominic Flandry, a skilled saboteur for the Terran Empire, as he navigates a plot by the horned aliens from the planet Scotha to conquer Earth. Flandry discovers a critical vulnerability in the alien strategy, which he exploits to thwart their plans. This work is notable for its blend of action and strategic intrigue within the broader context of Anderson's Flandry series.

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The haughty, horned aliens from the planet Scotha had very well organized intentions of conquering the Terran Empire—and...

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