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Victorian Science FictionClassic Fantasy

The Hanging Stranger

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    The Hanging Stranger is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy story collection by Philip K. Dick.

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    About The Hanging Stranger

    "The Hanging Stranger" by Philip K. Dick is a science fiction-horror short story published in December 1953. When store owner Ed Loyce discovers a body hanging from a lamppost, he's horrified that no one else seems disturbed by it. His alarm sets off a desperate investigation that reveals a sinister truth about his town. As Loyce searches for answers about what has changed in his community, he uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens everyone around him.
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    Who wrote The Hanging Stranger?

    The Hanging Stranger was written by Philip K. Dick.

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    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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