02563cam a22003853u 4500 65728 UtSlPG 20260610134522.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Silverberg, Robert, 1935- The Inquisitor Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1956 Magazine credits Randall Garrett, but the Internet Speculative Fiction Database says actually by Robert Silverberg. Release date is 2021-06-29 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Inquisitor" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The story revolves around Conway Kroll, an interrogator working for a totalitarian state, where he is tasked with extracting information from prisoners accused of treason. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, morality, and the nature of truth within a oppressive regime. The plot follows Kroll as he conducts brutal interrogations using a robotic Inquisitor that ruthlessly tortures prisoners until they provide the state with the desired information. Throughout the story, Kroll is confronted by various prisoners demonstrating their strength and resolve despite the imminent torture. The final examination of Kroll himself culminates in a dramatic twist; after expressing doubt about the state's righteousness, he becomes a target, showcasing how blind loyalty can lead to one's own downfall. This shocking conclusion reflects on the moral ambiguities of authority and the consequences of unquestioningly following the state, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of right and wrong in a highly controlled society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Dystopias -- Fiction Torture -- Fiction Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65728 106550 106550