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100	1		_aWaltham, Leslie
245	1	4	_aThe 13th juror
246	1		_aThe thirteenth juror
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from Startling Stories Summer 1955
500			_aRelease date is 2022-10-23
508			_aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.
520			_a"The 13th Juror" by Leslie Waltham is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. Set in the 23rd century, the book explores a futuristic world where traditional concepts of crime and justice have transformed drastically. In this society, crime has practically ceased to exist, and emotions that could lead to crime are scrutinized through advanced technology, turning the court system into a venue for examining emotional responses rather than actions. The story revolves around John Hastings, who is put on trial for the emotion of hate he allegedly felt towards his wife, Mary. The narrative unfolds through a unique judicial process where jurors watch and analyze the defendant's thoughts as they relate to significant events in his life, such as his relationship with Mary and his suspicions of her infidelity. As Hastings presents his case, we see glimpses into their troubled marriage, his emotions, and the societal norms that dictate the trial. The climax sees a revelation that brings a deeper understanding of love and hate, leaving the reader to ponder the complexities of human relationships and emotions in an emotionally sterile society. Ultimately, the novel challenges readers to reflect on the thin boundaries between love and hate, and the essence of truth within personal experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Standard Magazines, Inc., 1955
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aShort stories
653			_aJealousy -- Fiction
653			_aSpace travelers -- Fiction
653			_aSpouses -- Fiction
653			_aTrials -- Fiction
700	1		_aPoulton, Peter, _d1914-1972
830		0	_aProduced from Startling Stories Summer 1955
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69213
999			_c110009 _d110009