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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aRothman, Milton A.,
_d1919-2001
245 1 0 _aFormula for murder
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Infinity November 1957
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-04
508 _aGreg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Formula for Murder" by Lee Gregor is a crime fiction novel written during the late 1950s. The story intricately weaves elements of psychological thrillers and science fiction, exploring the implications of advanced psychotherapeutic techniques being used in a high-stakes environment. The plot examines the motivations and psychological turmoil surrounding the murder of a professor aboard a space station, delving into themes of madness, ambition, and the darker sides of scientific discovery. The narrative follows Jim Britten, a young physicist whose life takes a catastrophic turn after an incident in which his mentor, Professor Glover, dies during a maintenance mission on a space station. Initially believed to be an accident, Britten's memories begin to unravel as he undergoes therapy, revealing a motive rooted in his fear of losing academic recognition. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that Britten harbors deeper secrets tied to a nefarious organization with ties to his past, complicating the motives behind Glover's death. The tension escalates as Britten's true identity and his capability for manipulation come to light, ultimately questioning the nature of truth, loyalty, and the ethics of scientific exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York, NY: Royal Publications, Inc., 1957
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aMurder -- Fiction
653 _aSpace stations -- Fiction
653 _aPsychiatrists -- Fiction
700 1 _aKluga, Richard
830 0 _aProduced from Infinity November 1957
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71800
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