The Weakling

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cole, Everett B., 1910-2001

Contributor:

Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010

Series:

Published in Analog Science Fact & Fiction, February 1961.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Weakling" by Everett B. Cole is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a future world where psionics and psychic powers shape societal dynamics, particularly through the interactions between the powerful psionics and the subservient pseudomen. The primary focus of the book revolves around themes of power, control, and survival within a complex socio-political framework. The narrative centers on the Master Protector Kio Barra, who struggles with his own insecurities and fears despite his substantial use of psionic power and control devices. The story kicks into motion with the disappearance of a caravan master's brother, leading Naran Makun to investigate. As Makun navigates through Kira Barra's territory, he uncovers the chilling truth about the fate of previous caravans and the manipulative nature of Barra, whose fear drives him to murder and domination over the caravan masters. The climax reveals a confrontation between Naran and Barra, resulting in Barra's internal collapse and eventual downfall. The novel explores deep psychological themes intertwined with action and moral dilemmas regarding power and its impact on human relationships in a controlled society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Greg Weeks, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-04-03