The story revolves around Manning Draco, the chief investigator for Greater Solarian Insurance Company, who had been recovering from a head injury for six months. After his release from the hospital, he underwent a cybernetic mind-reading test which revealed that he had only one thought in his head, a performance well below par for the average...More
Science fiction (sci-fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations.
Science fiction, whose roots go back to ancient times, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers.
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Science fiction (sci-fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. It has been called the "literature of ideas", and often explores the potential consequences of scientific, social, and technological innovations.
Science fiction, whose roots go back to ancient times, is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction, and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers.
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Book Summary
The story revolves around Manning Draco, the chief investigator for Greater Solarian Insurance Company, who had been recovering from a head injury for six months. After his release from the hospital, he underwent a cybernetic mind-reading test which revealed that he had only one thought in his head, a performance well below par for the average person. This discovery was halted by the interference of J. Barnaby Cruikshank, the president of Greater Solarian, who urgently needed Manning's help in solving an insurance case. Despite J. Barnaby's rude behavior, Manning agreed to take on the case and went to meet him in his office. The story reveals the reason behind Manning's head injury and how he approaches his job with a single-minded focus.