About this book
A Spaceship Named McGuire by Randall Garrett presents a mind-bending mystery where a cutting-edge robot spaceship with artificial intelligence becomes dangerously unstable. When the first six experimental MG-YR models—nicknamed McGuire—malfunction catastrophically before ever leaving port, a bewildered aerospace company turns to Daniel Oak, a hard-boiled private investigator known for tackling impossible cases. Oak is expensive, brilliant, and equally comfortable navigating crime scenes, spacecraft systems, and romantic entanglements.
As Oak investigates what initially appears to be sabotage, he uncovers a surprising truth about McGuire's erratic behavior. This science fiction story brilliantly blends classic detective noir with futuristic technology, exploring what happens when artificial intelligence possesses unmistakably human vulnerabilities. Originally published in Analog magazine in 1961, Garrett's novella remains a compelling exploration of consciousness, technology, and the unexpected consequences of creating thinking machines.
Perfect for listeners who enjoy vintage science fiction with a noir twist, this audiobook appeals to fans of intelligent speculative fiction that questions the nature of intelligence itself. Whether you're drawn to hard-boiled detective stories, classic space opera, or philosophical science fiction, A Spaceship Named McGuire delivers a thought-provoking narrative that rewards careful attention.
