Occasion ... for Disaster

The United States government is tearing itself apart, and the saboteurs don't even know they're doing it. From catastrophic computer errors in the Senate to baffling typos altering international treaties, a wave of impossible incompetence has gripped Washington, D.C. No one knows who is responsible, but the Director of the FBI knows the nation is rapidly plunging into chaos. Enter Kenneth J. Malone: an extraordinary agent armed with latent teleportation abilities, a touch of prescience, and an unorthodox approach to national security. When the evidence points away from foreign spies and toward a massive, coordinated psionic attack, Malone must delve into the dangerous world of ESP, mind control, and telepathic warfare. Aided by a paranoid but brilliant colleague, a frosty psionics expert at Yucca Flats, and a telepathic little old lady who believes she is Queen Elizabeth I, Malone faces his most bizarre case yet. He must locate an invisible enemy capable of rewriting human thoughts before the country collapses entirely under the weight of artificial madness. Why you will love this: Fans of classic Science Fiction will be completely captivated by this fast-paced blend of cold war era espionage, psychic phenomena, and wry procedural humor. With its seamless mix of retro future world building and telepathic thrillers, it delivers a uniquely entertaining sci fi mystery experience that will keep you guessing until the very end. Biographical Note: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer were prolific giants of the Golden Age of speculative fiction. Often writing collaboratively under pseudonyms like Mark Phillips, they are celebrated for injecting sharp wit, clever mysteries, and inventive psychic concepts into the mid-century pulp science fiction landscape. Duration - 6h 55m. Author - Randall Garrett. Narrator - Thomas Jones. Published Date - Friday, 23 January 2026. Copyright - © 1960 Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer ©.