Rogue psi

"Rogue Psi" by James H. Schmitz is a science fiction novel written during the early 1960s. The book explores the intersection of telepathy, advanced technology, and human conflict as it delves into the dangers posed by a rogue telepath who threatens humanity with his mind-control abilities. The story begins at Cleaver University, where Dr. Frank Harding and micromachinist Arlene Rolf navigate a world teeming with government secrets and the threat of a dangerous telepath. As they work under the supervision of Dr. Ben Lowry, who is experimenting with a new device called the diex projector, they learn of a rogue telepath intent on sabotaging interplanetary colonization efforts. Tension escalates as their research is disrupted by the rogue's attempts to manipulate minds for his own gain. Ultimately, the trio must outsmart the rogue, using the very technology that could become a weapon in his hands. The plot culminates in a carefully orchestrated plan to trap the rogue telepath, leading to a thrilling confrontation that tests their abilities and resolve.

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