Mystery novel where the main character is EE, and a large TC is the suspected weapon (in 1901, Seattle U. Washington)
A Spark of Death
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Full disclosure: I helped the author out WRT physics accuracy. Not quite Steampunk, more like Telegrapher-punk. Pre-MarconiPunk. PS, amazon ebook price is currently $0.99.
PPS how would one design a portable Tazer in 1901? Geissler-tube Thyratron oscillator!
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((((((((((((((((((((((( ( ( (o) ) ) ))))))))))))))))))))))) William J. Beaty Research Engineer beaty, chem washington edu UW Chem Dept, Bagley Hall RM74 billb, eskimocom Box 351700, Seattle, WA 98195-1700 ph 206-762-3818
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