Author

John E Stith

John E. Stith's novels include Redshift Rendezvous (Ace), a Nebula Award finalist, and Manhattan Transfer (Tor Books). His latest novel is Pushback, a mystery-suspense novel and a finalist for the Daphne Du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. His short fiction has appeared in markets such as Amazing, Analog, Dragon, and Nature.

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We Really Need Your Help, Bob

Bob Dinser was at his desk, working through another annoying customer-complaint case file, when a sparkly blue portal opened right in the entrance to his cubicle. Instantly a wiry, scantily clad man stepped into Bob's office. He stood right next to Bob, who scooted his chair…