End as a Hero

"End as a Hero" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction story set in the early 1960s that tells of Peter Granthan, a specialist of the mind, caught in a war against the Gool. After surviving an attack, Peter finds himself with top-secret information about the enemy, but is suspected of being a turncoat due to the Gool's mind abilities. He races against the clock to prove his loyalty and save humanity, all while dealing with questions about his own mind; his mission is to develop a device that can transport people to a safe area. In a tense showdown, Peter must make tough choices that will decide not only his fate but also the future of the world. The book takes a look at what makes us who we are and what we are willing to give up to be a hero.