If I Were You (Hubbard novel)

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First book edition (2008)

If I Were You is a fantasy novel written by L. Ron Hubbard. It was originally published in the February, 1940 issue of Five-Novels Monthly Magazine.

Plot

The story revolves around carnival midget “Tom Little” who is loved by the public and carnival folk alike. Although he is a successful circus star, his all consuming desire to be as tall and imposing as the carnival chief, eventually comes to fruition, but not without severe consequences!

It all starts with the discovery of a set of ancient books containing the secret of switching bodies. With this knowledge, Tom can finally trade his small frame for the tall, larger than life frame of the lion tamer carnival chief. As he switches bodies, his triumphant glee is soon replaced by abject terror as he realizes he is caged with forty savage cats!

Publication history

If I Were You was written and published in 1940, and contains the pulp fiction style fantasy, danger, and the supernatural.

If I Were You is from the Golden Age series which Galaxy Press started re-publishing in 2008. The book has been re-released in paperback, with French flaps, glossaries, and author bio. It is also available as a full-cast audiobook, with music and sound effects, featuring Nancy Cartwright. Also starring Lynsey Bartilson, R.F. Daley, Bob Caso, Jim Meskimen, Jennifer Darling, John Mariano, Phil Proctor, and Tait Ruppert.

Reviews

SF Site: Gil T. Wilson

References

Hubbard, L. Ron (2008). If I Were You. ISBN 978-1592123599.

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