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by Randall Garrett · 1927–1987
"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.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 267 min
- Words
- 58,758
- Chapters
- 19
- Paragraphs
- 2,123
- Price
- Free
- Psychic ability -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Telepathy -- Fiction
- United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Fiction
Not that the books would mean anything, he thought.
Doch die Bücher würden ihm nichts bedeuten, dachte er.
They would just take their places at the end of the long row of meaningless, disturbing, vicious facts that cluttered up his mind.
Sie würden sich nur am Ende der langen Reihe von sinnlosen, beunruhigenden, bösartigen Fakten einreihen, die seinen Geist verwirrten.
He wasn't an FBI agent any more; he was a clown and a failure, and he was through.
Er war kein FBI-Agent mehr; er war ein Narr und ein Versager, und das war’s.
He was going to resign and go to South Dakota and live the life of a hermit.
Er würde zurücktreten und nach South Dakota gehen, um das Leben eines Einsiedlers zu führen.
He would drink goat's milk and eat old shoes or something, and whenever another human being came near he would run away and hide.
Er würde Ziegenmilch trinken und alte Schuhe oder so etwas essen, und wann immer ein anderer Mensch in seine Nähe kam, würde er davonlaufen und sich verstecken.
They would call him Old Kenneth, and people would write articles for magazines about The Twentieth Century Hermit.
Sie würden ihn den alten Kenneth nennen, und die Leute würden Artikel für Zeitschriften über Den Zwanzigsten-Jahrhundert-Einsiedler schreiben.
And that would make him famous, he thought wearily, and the whole circle would start all over again.
Und das würde ihn berühmt machen, dachte er müde, und der ganze Kreis würde von vorne beginnen.
About the author
Randall Garrett1927–1987
Gordon Randall Garrett was an American science fiction and fantasy writer born in Lexington in 1927 and died in Waco in 1987.
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- German, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #30434
- Licence
- Public domain in the United States
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