Oh Mesmerist From Mimas!

"Oh Mesmerist from Mimas!" by Roger D. Aycock is a science fiction novel set in the vibrant backdrop of a futuristic universe, where humans and extraterrestrial beings engage in interplanetary trade. The plot focuses on Bill Bailey, also known as "Blaster Bill", who discovers a strange creature, a smiley named Joey from the moon Mimas, that emanates an aura of peace and brotherhood. Bailey's attempts to profit from Joey lead him into a complex situation involving a dishonest financier, Hume Shanig, who wants to exploit Joey's powers. The narrative intensifies with kidnappings and corporate scheming, as Bailey grapples with the ethical implications of his actions and his growing sense of duty towards the smiley and its future, developing moral responsibility.