''More Things in Heaven'' is a science fiction novel by British writer

John Brunner John Brunner may refer to: * Sir John Brunner, 1st Baronet (1842–1919), British industrialist and Liberal Member of Parliament * John L. Brunner (1929–1980), Pennsylvania politician * Sir John Brunner, 2nd Baronet (1865–1929), British Libera ...

, published in 1973 by Dell Books. It is partly based on an earlier work, ''The Astronauts Must Not Land'' copyrighted in 1963 by

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. The title is taken from Shakespeare's '' Hamlet'' Act 1. Scene V.

Plot

A matter transmission machine seems to work properly when it sends things and people out. But when it brings them back, the astronauts have been changed unexpectedly. The machines might not be working properly. Or maybe they are working too well. 1973 science fiction novels 1973 British novels Dell Publishing books {{1970s-sf-novel-stub