TY - BOOK AU - Garrett,Randall AU - Barberis TI - The Foreign Hand Tie T2 - Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction December 1961 AV - PS PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Science fiction KW - Spy stories KW - Telepathy -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2009-11-18; Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net; Original publication data not identified N2 - "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.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30497 ER -