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Janifer, Laurence M.
1933
2002
Janifer, Laurence Mark
Harris, Larry M.
Logan, William
Janifer, Larry
Harris, Laurence Mark
Schoenherr, John
1935
2010
Schoenherr, Jack
Schoenherr, John (John Carl)
Wizard
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"Wizard" by Laurence M. Janifer is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story is set in a medieval-like world where telepathy exists but is hidden under the guise of a "Masquerade" to protect telepaths from persecution, particularly from an Inquisition. At its core, the book explores themes of identity, courage, and the struggle against oppressive authority. The protagonist, Jonas, is a telepath who arrives in the town of Speyer with the intention of helping a family under threat from the Inquisition, represented by a ruthless Inquisitor named Knupf. As Jonas navigates this dangerous environment, he faces the challenge of proving his abilities without being considered a wizard, which would lead to his execution. The story unfolds as Jonas becomes entwined with the Scharpe family, who have suffered under the Inquisitor's regime. Through a series of cunning moves, he ultimately confronts Knupf, revealing the truth about his telepathy in a way that protects him and begins to dismantle the Inquisition's power in Speyer. The narrative blends elements of adventure and moral dilemmas, culminating in a significant step forward for the Brotherhood of telepaths that he represents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Conspiracies -- Fiction
Telepathy -- Fiction
Inquisition -- Fiction
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Science Fiction
Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Adventure
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