"The Rat Race" by Jay Franklin is a science fiction story where Lt. Commander Frank Jacklin experiences a mind-bending transformation following an atomic explosion on his battleship, leading him to inhabit the body of Winnie Tompkins, a debauched stockbroker. Lost in a world of political treachery and romantic entanglements, Jacklin tries to solve the mystery of his transformation and find the real Tompkins, all while trying to manage Tompkins' complicated life, complete with a wife, a mistress, and a secretary who make his mission and new existence even more difficult. As he navigates this strange new reality, Jacklin finds himself caught in a web of secrets and deception, struggling to maintain his false identity as he grapples with impending disasters looming on the horizon.
The Rat Race
By Jay Franklin
After a catastrophic event, a military officer wakes up in the scandalous life of a stockbroker, where he confronts political secrets and multiple romantic relationships as he searches for answers.
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About the AuthorJohn Franklin Carter a.k.a. Jay Franklin a.k.a. Diplomat a.k.a. Unofficial Observer (1897–1967) was an American journalist, columnist, biographer and novelist. He notably wrote the syndicated column, "We the People", under his pen name Jay Franklin. He wrote over 30 books on a variety of subjects, including his detective novels about the character Dennis Tyler. In his column, he was one of the few who predicted Truman's victory in the 1948 presidential election.
John Franklin Carter a.k.a. Jay Franklin a.k.a. Diplomat a.k.a. Unofficial Observer (1897–1967) was an American journalist, columnist, biographer and novelist. He notably wrote the syndicated column, "We the People", under his pen name Jay Franklin. He wrote over 30 books on a variety of subjects, including his detective novels about the character Dennis Tyler. In his column, he was one of the few who predicted Truman's victory in the 1948 presidential election.
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