![]() In fact, it was because of his abilities and prestige that a former student and current soldier sends him a disc found in a cave. He is an important man, a professor of ancient languages and religions at a seminary. This book is the story of a man, John Jones, who acquires the power to stun or kill merely by pointing his finger and/or saying the word Zotz! Since this happens during World War II, he tries to get the military to use him as a weapon. This was just fun and funny and certainly unexpected. ![]() Jones is certain that his new talent could certainly be an asset to the military and that the war will be over before anyone knows it! But getting to the proper authorities is not as easy as it sounds. is currently in the midst of fighting the Germans, Mr. The result is an ability to "kill" any form of life by pointing his finger and speaking the word "zotz". While examining the gift and attempting to translate the inscription, he cuts his finger and sucks the blood. John Jones is a college professor who receives an unexpected gift from a former student. OMG.where did I ever come upon this book? I have no idea!! I needed a book title starting with a Z and there it was on my shelf for who knows how long. Those who grew up during the cold-war era will recognize the overtones, but think the book passes the test of time and should be better known.more Another review mentions the book's ambiance, says it seems strange. It opened the door to fantasy and other types of speculative fiction (Bradbury, Lewis, sword-and-sorcery, etc). Really enjoyed it, as it was funny and more "grown-up" than other available selections (Asimov's Lucky Starr and 1920s Tom Swift). The title caught my eye, checked the book out and read it. It was small (one large room) and pickings were scarce. ![]() The library was within walking distance of the school (like everything in Eagle Butte). ![]() I was in 6th grade and had been reading science fiction almost exclusively since discovering Jules Verne. Found it in the Eagle Butte, South Dakota public library around 1960. #Movie zotz movie#The library was within walking distance of the school (like everything This book came to mind a couple of days ago, may have been an oblique movie reference synapse firing, a niggling stray thought along the lines of "Not Zardoz, Zotz!" Did see the movie, but don't recall it particularly well. This book came to mind a couple of days ago, may have been an oblique movie reference synapse firing, a niggling stray thought along the lines of "Not Zardoz, Zotz!" Did see the movie, but don't recall it particularly well. ![]()
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