Wizard

"Wizard" by Laurence M. Janifer is a science fiction novel set in a medieval world where telepathy is real but kept secret to protect telepaths from persecution by a powerful Inquisition. The story follows Jonas, a telepath, who journeys to Speyer to aid a family facing threats from the Inquisitor, Knupf. Jonas must use his powers carefully to prove his abilities and help the family, all while avoiding being labeled a wizard and meeting a deadly fate. His clever actions eventually lead him to confront Knupf, exposing his telepathy in a manner that prevents personal harm and challenges the Inquisition's control over Speyer, marking a triumph for the hidden community of telepaths.