A Man Obsessed by Alan Edward Nourse

Name: A Man Obsessed
Author: Alan Edward Nourse

"A Man Obsessed" is a psychological thriller novel written by Alan Edward Nourse in 1957. The story follows the protagonist, Dr. John Dearborn, a brilliant and obsessive scientist who becomes increasingly unhinged as he delves deeper into his research on the human brain. As he becomes more and more consumed by his work, Dearborn's relationships with those around him begin to deteriorate, leading to a tragic and shocking conclusion. The novel explores themes of obsession, madness, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

By Alan Edward Nourse · First published 1955 · Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure · 14 chapters · 53,101 words

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Jeffrey Meyer sat back in his chair and waited. He could hardly breathe in the stifling air of the place. His hand clenched his glass until the knuckles were white, and his lip curled slightly as he watched the crowd around him. His whole body was tense. His legs, knotted tightly under the seat, were ready to move in an instant, and his eyes roved from the front to the back of the place. They were pale gray eyes that were never still -- moving, watching, waiting. He had waited for so long, waited and hunted with bitter patience. But now he knew the long wait was drawing to a close. He knew that Conroe was coming and the trap was set.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Alan Edward Nourse
Date: 1955 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Speculative Fiction
Length: 53,101 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 897 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Science Fiction — The book explores the idea of psychological warfare and memory manipulation which are common themes in science fiction.
Thriller — The narrative of the novel is filled with suspense and tension as the protagonist navigates a dangerous and complex world which classifies it as a thriller.
Adventure — The story follows the protagonist's quest to save his father, involving travels and daring actions, elements often present in adventure genre.
Speculative Fiction — The book deals with hypothetical advancements in technology and their potential consequences, fitting it into the speculative fiction genre.