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Stanley Huysman, a Nobel Prize–winning scientist, had spent his later years on far-out experiments never much heeded by the scientific community. Only after Huysman’s death does his visionary genius become clear, when his widow, Irma, arranges for Drew Lancaster to write the scientist’s biography. As Drew delves into Huysman’s 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 Huysman’s 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 Huysman’s 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.
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"nice development of characters and convergence of plot"
— Helen (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This lively thriller is made especially appealing by its instantly engaging characters and its deftly dovetailed plot.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Wilhelm has produced another top-notch story, peopled with engaging, warm characters caught in the compelling mysteries of the real and not-so real world.”
— School Library Journal
Huysman’s Pets Listener Reviews
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" Another of those quirky mixes of science fiction and mystery that makes Kate Wilhelm remain on my list of authors to go back to... again, and again. "
— Barbara, 8/26/2013 -
" One of the weaker books by Wilhelm, whose writing I usually greatly enjoy. This one here was pretty bland, I think, with a way too much constructed plot that was later on in the book explained as predetermined or whatever. Not really my cup of tea.... "
— Andreas, 11/20/2012 -
" Was a fun read but I was left feeling like there was so much left unexplained. "
— Kelly, 5/7/2011
About Kate Wilhelm
Kate Wilhelm (1928–2018) 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.
About Anna Fields
Kate Fleming (a.k.a. Anna Fields) (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.