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The mystery of Deneb IV

By Robert Silverberg

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

One man's titanium-reinforced skull becomes humanity's last defense against a galaxy-wide mental invasion.

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2024-05-08
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Summary

"The Mystery of Deneb IV" by Robert Silverberg is an adventurous science fiction tale from the late 1950s. It follows Dave Carter's perilous journey to Deneb IV after he answers a distress call, only to be caught in a web of alien deception. The crew of the Survey Ship Vanguard has been mentally enslaved by the Khethlani, a telepathic being aiming to link minds galaxy-wide. Immune to their psychic manipulation due to an old head injury, Carter battles the controlled crew, exposes the Khethlani's scheme, and fights to stop it. The story is filled with tension, showcasing themes of loyalty against manipulation, culminating in a final showdown where Carter destroys the Khethlani and sets the stage for future intergalactic conflicts.

About the Author

Robert Silverberg is a prolific American science fiction author and editor. He is a multiple winner of both Hugo and Nebula Awards, a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, and a Grand Master of SF since 2004.

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