"The Unnecessary Man" by Randall Garrett explores a politically charged landscape in the Terran Empire, focusing on the hidden roles and emotional turmoil of characters caught in webs of power. The story follows Colonel Lord Barrick Sorban and Jon Senesin, the son of a powerful leader, as they navigate a scandal that hints at deep corruption within the government. Jon's quest to uncover the truth about his father's potential manipulation leads him through layers of political intrigue, raising significant questions about loyalty and the nature of authority. The book contrasts personal obligations with the ruthless demands of a structured society, revealing the sacrifices made and the true meaning of being "unnecessary" in a world driven by systemic needs.
The Unnecessary Man
By Randall Garrett
Amid political scandals and personal betrayals, a son risks everything to uncover if his father is a pawn in a corrupt empire, leading to revelations about who holds true power and who is truly expendable.
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About the AuthorGordon Randall Phillip David Garrett was an American science fiction and fantasy author. He was a contributor to Astounding and other science fiction magazines of the 1950s and 1960s. He instructed Robert Silverberg in the techniques of selling large quantities of action-adventure science fiction, and collaborated with him on two novels about men from Earth disrupting a peaceful agrarian civilization on an alien planet.
Gordon Randall Phillip David Garrett was an American science fiction and fantasy author. He was a contributor to Astounding and other science fiction magazines of the 1950s and 1960s. He instructed Robert Silverberg in the techniques of selling large quantities of action-adventure science fiction, and collaborated with him on two novels about men from Earth disrupting a peaceful agrarian civilization on an alien planet.
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