{"product_id":"book-u2y6","title":"The Old Timer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Old Timer by Richard R. Smith - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakish was the last of his kind. If the insulting Earthmen had only bothered to find out why he was a rare being they would have lived a while lot longer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard Rein Smith is an American science fiction writer known for his work during the mid-20th century's Golden Age of sci-fi. He wrote a number of action-packed short stories such as \u003cem\u003eThe Angry House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCompatible\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Snare\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAlien Equivalent\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePick a Crime\u003c\/em\u003e, many of which explore classic sci-fi themes like advanced technology, alien worlds, identity, and moral conflict. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBesides his shorter works, Smith also published longer adventure novels under various pseudonyms. For example, he is credited with \u003cem\u003eThe Savage Stars\u003c\/em\u003e (1981), writing as Reinsmith, in which survivors of a spaceship crash strive to build a civilization on a harsh, uncharted planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Smith's work is appreciated by fans of vintage science fiction for its bold plots, imaginative settings, and pulp-style thrills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50162164891952,"sku":"BDu2y6","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/u2y6-Square-cover.jpg?v=1770776754","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-u2y6","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}