The Other Dead Man

Publication(s)

• First publication
  • Terry's Universe, 1988
• Wolfe collection(s)
  • Endangered Species (1989)

Wolfe's comments from the Introduction to Endangered Species

There was no comment about this story in the introduction.

Summary

Extraordinary computer-assisted resuscitation leads Reis to mutiny against his undead starship captain.

Analysis

• Wolfe has stated that the name of the protagonist (William R. Reis) has no connection with An Evil Guest.

Unresolved Questions

• Was it A or was it B, or was it X or Z?
• Was it he or was it she, or was it you or me?
• Who dunnit?
• Did the Star Child really start WWIII at the end of 2001?

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