That Sweet Little Old Lady cover art

That Sweet Little Old Lady

That Sweet Little Old Lady

By: Randall Garrett
Listen for free

About this listen

 Dive into the whimsical world crafted by Randall Garrett in That Sweet Little Old Lady, first published in Astounding Science Fiction in September and October of 1959. With his signature blend of twisted humor and fantastical yet relatable characters, Garrett tells the story of Ken Malone, a young and ambitious FBI agent tasked with an extraordinary mission to uncover a spy pilfering secrets from the Ultra Top Absolute Secret project aimed at developing a non-rocket spaceship at Yucca Flats Labs in Nevada. This isnt just any spy; they possess an enigmatic ability to extract information directly from the minds of scientists, leaving the FBI baffled. Along the way, Malone encounters an immortal sweet little old lady, a captivating nurse, and a cast of Las Vegas gangsters. Buckle up for an adventure filled with intrigue and unexpected twists—you wont want to miss the details! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)Copyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Solgood.org Mindful Listening

    Solgood.org Mindful Listening
    Oct 28 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world crafted by Randall Garrett in That Sweet Little Old Lady, first published in Astounding Science Fiction in September and October of 1959. With his signature blend of twisted humor and fantastical yet relatable characters, Garrett tells the story of Ken Malone, a young and ambitious FBI agent tasked with an extraordinary mission to uncover a spy pilfering secrets from the Ultra Top Absolute Secret project aimed at developing a non-rocket spaceship at Yucca Flats Labs in Nevada. This isnt just any spy; they possess an enigmatic ability to extract information directly from the minds of scientists, leaving the FBI baffled. Along the way, Malone encounters an immortal sweet little old lady, a captivating nurse, and a cast of Las Vegas gangsters. Buckle up for an adventure filled with intrigue and unexpected twists—you wont want to miss the details! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)
    Show More Show Less
    Less than 1 minute
  • 08 - That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett

    08 - That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett
    Oct 1 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world crafted by Randall Garrett in That Sweet Little Old Lady, first published in Astounding Science Fiction in September and October of 1959. With his signature blend of twisted humor and fantastical yet relatable characters, Garrett tells the story of Ken Malone, a young and ambitious FBI agent tasked with an extraordinary mission to uncover a spy pilfering secrets from the Ultra Top Absolute Secret project aimed at developing a non-rocket spaceship at Yucca Flats Labs in Nevada. This isnt just any spy; they possess an enigmatic ability to extract information directly from the minds of scientists, leaving the FBI baffled. Along the way, Malone encounters an immortal sweet little old lady, a captivating nurse, and a cast of Las Vegas gangsters. Buckle up for an adventure filled with intrigue and unexpected twists—you wont want to miss the details! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)
    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
  • 07 - That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett

    07 - That Sweet Little Old Lady by Randall Garrett
    Oct 1 2025
    Dive into the whimsical world crafted by Randall Garrett in That Sweet Little Old Lady, first published in Astounding Science Fiction in September and October of 1959. With his signature blend of twisted humor and fantastical yet relatable characters, Garrett tells the story of Ken Malone, a young and ambitious FBI agent tasked with an extraordinary mission to uncover a spy pilfering secrets from the Ultra Top Absolute Secret project aimed at developing a non-rocket spaceship at Yucca Flats Labs in Nevada. This isnt just any spy; they possess an enigmatic ability to extract information directly from the minds of scientists, leaving the FBI baffled. Along the way, Malone encounters an immortal sweet little old lady, a captivating nurse, and a cast of Las Vegas gangsters. Buckle up for an adventure filled with intrigue and unexpected twists—you wont want to miss the details! (Summary by Phil Chenevert)
    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.