The Ultimate Salient

"The Ultimate Salient" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction story that tells the interconnected tales of Eben Clinton, a writer in the 1940s, and Brian O'Shea, a soldier battling in a future America crushed under a totalitarian regime. The story begins with the startling arrival of Dr. Edgar Winslow, who asks for Clinton's assistance to send a vital message to O'Shea through a strange mental link. As Clinton grapples with this extraordinary request, O'Shea fights for survival in a bleak future, leading his small band of soldiers against seemingly insurmountable odds. Facing a hopeless situation, their struggle becomes a desperate fight for freedom, setting the stage for a suspenseful story of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring quest for hope in the face of overwhelming darkness.