Stanley Huysman, a Nobel Prizeโwinning scientist, had spent his later years on far-out experiments never much heeded by the scientific community. Only after Huysmanโs death does his visionary genius become clear, when his widow, Irma, arranges for Drew Lancaster to write the scientistโs biography. As Drew delves into Huysmanโs notes, he discovers not only that the great scientist had actually been able to induce telepathy in his subjects by genetic manipulation, but also that Huysmanโs assistant, Clyde Dohemy, has unscrupulously taken over the project in hopes of lucrative funding.
When Drew recruits his ex-wife, Irma, and a group of young people who knew about Huysmanโs experiments to set a trap for Dohemy, they are drawn into a web of secrets involving Senate files, counterfeit money, gambling casinos, and the Secret Service.
Kate Wilhelm (1928โ2018) was the bestselling author of dozens of novels and short-story collections. Among her novels are the popular courtroom thrillers featuring attorney Barbara Holloway. Her other works include the science fiction classic Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang.
Anna Fields was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A scriptwriter for As the World Turns, she is also a successful playwright and stand-up comedian. She now lives in New York City.