| Author |
Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
| Illustrator |
Barberis |
| Title |
The Foreign Hand Tie
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| Series Title |
Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction December 1961.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Foreign Hand Tie" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The book explores themes of espionage and telepathy, centering around the intricate world of spies and their need for communication and connection amidst complex political tensions during the Cold War. Through a blend of suspense and clever science fiction concepts, the narrative examines the potential and pitfalls of unconventional communication methods in the realm of espionage. The story follows Raphael Poe, a telepathic spy working for the United States, who embarks on a daring mission into the heart of Soviet Russia. Utilizing his unique abilities, he establishes a mental connection with his brother, Leonard, who is in the U.S. This connection proves crucial as Raphael gathers intelligence on a significant scientific project being led by Dr. Sonya Malekrinova. As the plot unfolds, challenges arise from the precarious nature of telepathic communication, misunderstandings, and the looming threat of discovery. The narrative builds toward a tense climax involving the capture of Raphael, highlighting the importance of trust, secrecy, and the complexities of their peculiar bond, ultimately leading to an exciting resolution that showcases both the potential of telepathy and the value of brotherly support. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Spy stories
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| Subject |
Telepathy -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30497 |
| Release Date |
Nov 18, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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