02398cam a22003373u 4500 28486 UtSlPG 20260610133641.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cole, Everett B., 1910-2001 The Weakling Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Published in Analog Science Fact & Fiction, February 1961. Release date is 2009-04-03 Produced by Greg Weeks, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Weakling" by Everett B. Cole is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. The story unfolds in a future world where psionics and psychic powers shape societal dynamics, particularly through the interactions between the powerful psionics and the subservient pseudomen. The primary focus of the book revolves around themes of power, control, and survival within a complex socio-political framework. The narrative centers on the Master Protector Kio Barra, who struggles with his own insecurities and fears despite his substantial use of psionic power and control devices. The story kicks into motion with the disappearance of a caravan master’s brother, leading Naran Makun to investigate. As Makun navigates through Kira Barra's territory, he uncovers the chilling truth about the fate of previous caravans and the manipulative nature of Barra, whose fear drives him to murder and domination over the caravan masters. The climax reveals a confrontation between Naran and Barra, resulting in Barra’s internal collapse and eventual downfall. The novel explores deep psychological themes intertwined with action and moral dilemmas regarding power and its impact on human relationships in a controlled society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010 Published in Analog Science Fact & Fiction, February 1961. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28486 69395 69395