"The Weakling" by Everett B. Cole is a science fiction story set in a future world dominated by psychic powers, where powerful psionics control the subservient pseudomen. The story follows Master Protector Kio Barra as he grapples with his own fears and insecurities behind the veil of his psionic abilities and technology. When a caravan master’s brother vanishes, Naran Makun begins an investigation that unearths the dark secrets of Kira Barra's territory, revealing the horrifying fate of past caravans and Barra's manipulative reign built on fear, murder, and the need to dominate the caravan masters. The story culminates in a final clash between Naran and Barra, leading to Barra’s inner collapse and ultimate demise. The novel explores the connection between psychological depth with elements of action, presenting moral questions about power and how it affects human connection society.
The Weakling
By Everett B. Cole
In a future world ruled by psychic powers, one man's desperate search for his brother exposes a dark conspiracy and the fragile psyche of a powerful oppressor.
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About the AuthorEverett B. Cole (1910-2001) was an American writer of science fiction short stories and a professional soldier. He fought at Omaha Beach during World War II and worked as a signal maintenance and property officer at Fort Douglas, Utah, retiring in 1960. He got a bachelor's degree in Math and Physics and became a Math, Physics, and Chemistry teacher at Yorktown High School in Texas. His first science fiction story, "Philosophical Corps" was published in the magazine Astounding in 1951. His fix-up of that story and two others, The Philosophical Corps, was published by Gnome Press in 1962. A second novel, The Best Made Plans, was serialized in Astounding in 1959, but never published in book form. He also co-authored historical books about the south Texas region.
Everett B. Cole (1910-2001) was an American writer of science fiction short stories and a professional soldier. He fought at Omaha Beach during World War II and worked as a signal maintenance and property officer at Fort Douglas, Utah, retiring in 1960. He got a bachelor's degree in Math and Physics and became a Math, Physics, and Chemistry teacher at Yorktown High School in Texas. His first science fiction story, "Philosophical Corps" was published in the magazine Astounding in 1951. His fix-up of that story and two others, The Philosophical Corps, was published by Gnome Press in 1962. A second novel, The Best Made Plans, was serialized in Astounding in 1959, but never published in book form. He also co-authored historical books about the south Texas region.
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