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FuzzyBoots Since: Jan, 2001
2011-06-20 05:35:34

I remember this book, but I've forgotten the title. I remember it as him figuring it out when his best friend scratched up his arm, showing the dark skin below the makeup. The "every third word" bit rings true too. *wry grin* Just figured I'd let you know you're not crazy, that someone else has read it.

Lorgoth Since: Nov, 2012
2011-06-20 18:09:20

I've definatly read it, but I can't remember the name of it either. From what I can recall, it strikes me as being similar in style and tone to a lot of Poul Anderson 's works, but after looking over a list of his books I can't find it. I am fairly certain it is from the 60's or 70's though.

SharleeD Since: Dec, 2010
2011-06-21 07:36:55

That's Piers Anthony's Race Against Time. Something of an Old Shame for Anthony, as it was meant to be a Twilight Zone-ish kids' suspense story, but wound up having Unfortunate Implications of being against miscegenation.

libriatrix Since: Apr, 2013
2013-04-30 17:17:12

Aaah! I am so glad you asked about this, as it impacted me deeply as a child and I was never able to find it again either.

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