The Dead (story)
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| "The Dead" | |
| Author | Michael Swanwick |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction short story |
| Published in | Starlight 1 |
| Publication type | Book |
| Publication date | 1996 |
"The Dead" is a science fiction short story published in 1996 by Michael Swanwick. It was nominated for the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Short Story as well as the 1998 Nebula Award for Best Short Story.[1]
[edit] Plot summary
The story follows Donald, a man who is being courted by a new company which has the ability to bring dead people back to life as zombies. The premise is that the zombies can be sold as a cheap and reliable work force. Donald isn't sure that will work out too well, so the company sends an agent (his former lover) to convince him of the idea. As they visit different locations around the city Donald begins to see the repercussions of an all-zombie work force.
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] External links
- The Dead at BestScienceFictionStories.com - a review of the short story.
