| Author |
Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
| Illustrator |
Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010 |
| Title |
Psichopath
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Psichopath" by Darrel T. Langart is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around themes of psi powers, such as telepathy and clairvoyance, and their implications in solving problems related to sabotage within a crucial scientific research project. The narrative combines elements of suspense, intrigue, and psychological exploration against a backdrop of advanced scientific concepts and intergovernmental conflict. The plot centers on Senator Gonzales and an organization known as the Society for Mystical and Metaphysical Research, which seeks to investigate mysterious occurrences disrupting the Redford Research Team's work on an advanced antigravity project. As odd accidents multiply, suspicion arises around Dr. Konrad Bern, a physicist with ambiguous motives. The protagonist, David MacHeath, a telepathic repair technician, is sent to uncover the truth behind the sabotage. The story culminates in a revelation regarding the nature of psi phenomena and the impact of psychological states on scientific endeavors, leading to significant changes in the perception of psionic powers and their potential dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Psychic ability -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30304 |
| Release Date |
Oct 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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