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100 1 _aPurdom, Tom,
_d1936-
245 1 0 _aSordman the Protector
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine August 1960
500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-14
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Sordman the Protector" by Tom Purdom is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The narrative explores themes of power, responsibility, and the complexities of human emotions in a futuristic society where psionics, or psychic abilities, play a critical role. The story revolves around Andrew Sordman, a talented psionic adept known as a "Talent," who is tasked with protecting people from the misuse of these extraordinary powers. In this gripping tale, Sordman faces the challenge of addressing two murders connected to a young girl accused of witchcraft. As he investigates, he confronts the emotional turmoil and fear of those around him, navigating through the psyche of both the innocent and the guilty. His journey takes him through encounters with various individuals, including frightened townsfolk and potential suspects, revealing the deep-rooted fears and desires that influence their actions. Ultimately, Sordman's role as Protector is tested as he must find a way to save the girl while also containing a dangerous individual driven by jealousy and insanity, illustrating the delicate balance between power and compassion in a world rife with fear and misunderstanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aMurder -- Fiction
653 _aPsychic ability -- Fiction
700 1 _aWood, Wallace,
_d1927-1981
830 0 _aProduced from Galaxy Magazine August 1960
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51445
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