Project Gutenberg 2022-10-23 Public domain in the USA. 216 Waltham, Leslie Poulton, Peter 1914 1972 Poulton, Nelson The 13th juror The thirteenth juror $aUnited States :$bStandard Magazines, Inc.,$c1955. Produced from Startling Stories Summer 1955 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. "The 13th Juror" by Leslie Waltham is a science fiction novel written during the mid-20th century. Set in the 23rd century, the book explores a futuristic world where traditional concepts of crime and justice have transformed drastically. In this society, crime has practically ceased to exist, and emotions that could lead to crime are scrutinized through advanced technology, turning the court system into a venue for examining emotional responses rather than actions. The story revolves around John Hastings, who is put on trial for the emotion of hate he allegedly felt towards his wife, Mary. The narrative unfolds through a unique judicial process where jurors watch and analyze the defendant's thoughts as they relate to significant events in his life, such as his relationship with Mary and his suspicions of her infidelity. As Hastings presents his case, we see glimpses into their troubled marriage, his emotions, and the societal norms that dictate the trial. The climax sees a revelation that brings a deeper understanding of love and hate, leaving the reader to ponder the complexities of human relationships and emotions in an emotionally sterile society. Ultimately, the novel challenges readers to reflect on the thin boundaries between love and hate, and the essence of truth within personal experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20220530043326waltham 1955 US Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Jealousy -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction Spouses -- Fiction Trials -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 58056 2025-07-27T10:45:47.730606 text/html 34501 2024-10-19T01:33:51 text/html 339460 2025-07-27T10:45:51.132593 application/epub+zip 338291 2025-07-27T10:45:49.098605 application/epub+zip 221529 2025-07-27T10:45:48.238625 application/epub+zip 1095886 2025-07-27T10:45:52.558574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1088733 2025-07-27T10:45:50.514586 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 50659 2025-07-27T10:45:47.446591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30787 2024-10-19T01:33:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16982 2025-07-27T10:45:52.707562 application/rdf+xml 27267 2025-07-27T10:45:48.639590 image/jpeg 4412 2025-07-27T10:45:48.436590 image/jpeg 1957126 2025-07-27T10:45:47.754629 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog