Dangerous Quarry by Jim Harmon

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Author Harmon, Jim, 1933-2010
Title Dangerous Quarry
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Dangerous Quarry" by Jim Harmon is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1960s. The story follows an insurance adjuster named Madison, who is sent to investigate a concerning spike in accident claims from a peculiar village called Granite City. The narrative delves into themes of automation, community conspiracy, and the mysterious effects of the local granite on its inhabitants. As Madison embarks on his investigation, he discovers that the residents of Granite City may be partaking in an elaborate scheme to defraud his insurance company. However, the truth behind the town's peculiar accident rate reveals something more sinister: the granite itself is linked to a loss of psionic abilities among the townsfolk, rendering them incapable of basic foresight and awareness. With the help of a captive professor who has been studying these anomalies, Madison navigates a dangerous confrontation with the townspeople, ultimately leading to revelations that show the granite's impact extends far beyond individual claims, threatening broader societal implications. The story concludes with hints of a larger crisis as the implications of their psionic sterilization unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Missouri -- Fiction
Subject Parapsychology -- Fiction
Subject Ozark Mountains -- Fiction
Subject Cities and towns -- Fiction
Subject Insurance adjusters -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 61119
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 12, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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