The Psilent Partner by Edward S. Staub and John Victor Peterson
"The Psilent Partner" by Edward S. Staub and John Victor Peterson is a science fiction novel likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The narrative focuses on the intricacies of telepathy and psychic abilities, specifically the lives of psis who have developed extraordinary mental powers. Set against a backdrop of corporate maneuvering and ethical dilemmas, the book explores themes of ambition, power struggles, and the consequences of one's choices. The storyrevolves around Martin Black, a young psi who is balancing his burgeoning psychic abilities with personal and financial pressures. Black is contacted by Dale V. Lawrence, an ambitious corporate president seeking legal help for a risky new venture involving applied atomic technology. As Black gets drawn into a scheme that could secure his financial future, he grapples with the implications of using his telepathic powers. The plot thickens as the Business Ethics Bureau investigates Lawrence’s dealings, and Black must navigate a treacherous landscape of ethics, ambition, and psychic prowess while trying to create a stable future for himself amidst the chaotic environment of psis and corporate interests. Ultimately, the novel culminates in a partnership forged under unique circumstances, leaving Black in a position of unforeseen power and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Staub, Edward S. |
|---|---|
| Author | Peterson, John Victor |
| Title | The Psilent Partner |
| Series Title | Produced from Fantastic Universe March 1954. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Business enterprises -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychic ability -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31735 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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