Supermind

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Gutenberg ID

22342

Title

Supermind

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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In a world where telepathy and teleportation are emerging realities, FBI agent Ken Malone navigates a complex web of espionage, psychic experiments, and personal romance. When his partner, the enigmatic Lou, vanishes alongside her father, Malone uncovers a shadowy organization manipulating global events. Blending humor with high-stakes psionic action, this novel explores themes of identity, trust, and the burden of extraordinary abilities.

Summary up to 500 words

In Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer's *Supermind*, FBI agent Kenneth Malone returns from a tense mission in Moscow to find his partner, Lou Garbitsch, missing alongside the entire executive staff of the Psychical Research Society (PRS). Initially fearing kidnapping or death, Malone soon deduces that Lou has voluntarily vanished to protect him from a paranoid governor and other threats. Through investigations spanning London and New York, Malone discovers he possesses latent telepathic abilities and a mental shield, developed through his unique bond with Lou and guidance from PRS figures like Sir Lewis Carter. The narrative balances Malone's internal struggle with his new powers against external threats, including a dangerous organization masquerading as a legitimate society. As Malone learns to control his mind-reading and teleportation skills, he confronts the ethical dilemmas of his role as a 'guinea pig' in a grand experiment. The story culminates in Malone accepting his destiny as a powerful psionicist, finding love with Lou, and realizing that the line between hero and villain is often defined by the choices made in the face of overwhelming psychic power. The novel explores themes of identity, the nature of truth, and the responsibility that comes with extraordinary abilities, all while maintaining a tone that blends suspense with romantic comedy. Malone's journey transforms him from a skeptical law enforcement officer into a confident psionicist who embraces his destiny, ultimately proving that even the most unlikely individuals can rise to meet extraordinary challenges.

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Categories

• Psychology
• Science Fiction