Occasion ... for Disaster by Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer
"Occasion ... for Disaster" by Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer is a science fiction novel likely written in the late 20th century. The book explores themes of governmental inefficiency and potential sabotage within the halls of power, following the character Kenneth J. Malone, an FBI agent with unique abilities, who is tasked with investigating anomalies affecting government machinery. The narrative captures a blend of humor and intrigue as Malone navigates his
investigation amidst an odd assortment of characters and situations. The opening of the story introduces Malone and his boss, Andrew J. Burris, as they grapple with an inexplicable crisis in government communications that seems to stem from computer errors, leading to serious political repercussions. As Malone is thrust into this complicated situation, he learns that various lawmakers are facing sabotage in their legislative efforts, attributed to misinformation generated by their computer systems. The dialogue is witty and reveals Malone's talents, including teleportation, which complicate his interactions with a skeptical bureaucracy. As Malone begins to delve deeper into the investigation, it becomes evident that the disruptions may have a paranormal aspect tied to psychological manipulation, setting the stage for a thrilling exploration of conspiracies and hidden powers within the government. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
|---|---|
| Author | Janifer, Laurence M., 1933-2002 |
| Illustrator | Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010 |
| Title | Occasion ... for Disaster |
| Series Title | Produced from Analog Science Fact & Fiction November 1960, December 1960, January 1961, February 1961. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Greg Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Telepathy -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychic ability -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30434 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 183 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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