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The Syndic

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The Syndic is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by C. M. Kornbluth.

On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 447 times in the last 30 days.

It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 4 h 43 min LibriVox audiobook.

About The Syndic

"The Syndic" by C. M. Kornbluth is a science fiction novel published in 1953. In a future North America, rival criminal gangs have overthrown the federal government and divided the continent between them. Charles Orsino, a low-ranking protection money collector for the Syndic, volunteers to go undercover and infiltrate the exiled government after a failed assassination attempt. His dangerous mission will force him to question everything about the society he serves and what it means to govern.
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  • Science fiction
  • Political fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote The Syndic?

The Syndic was written by C. M. Kornbluth.

What genre is The Syndic?

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

Is The Syndic free to read?

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.

Is there a free audiobook of The Syndic?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 43 min.

What books are similar to The Syndic?

Readers who like it often enjoy The iron heel, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus and The Time Machine.

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