02320cam a22003253u 4500 31062 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cox, Irving E., 1917-2001 The Cartels Jungle Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Fantastic Universe September 1955. Release date is 2010-03-16 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Cartels Jungle" by Irving E. Cox, Jr. is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. This gripping narrative is set in a dystopian future characterized by the power struggles among various cartels that dominate human society, highlighting the themes of control, ambition, and the consequences of technological advancements in psychiatry. The story explores the dark side of human nature as these cartels vie for power, leading its characters into morally ambiguous territories. The plot follows Captain Max Hunter, who returns to Earth after leaving the space service, eager to marry his long-time love, Ann Saymer, who has invented a groundbreaking psychiatric device called the Exorciser. As Hunter discovers that Ann has gone missing amid cartel intrigues, he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit involving the cartels and the Union of Free Workers. His quest for Ann reveals a sinister plan to manipulate society using her invention for domination, leading to a confrontation that challenges Hunter's values and beliefs. The story culminates in a powerful examination of free will, ambition, and the struggle for control over one's life and the lives of others in a morally decaying world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Produced from Fantastic Universe September 1955. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31062 71908 71908