"The Mannion Court-Martial" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story navigates the complexities of a court-martial in a futuristic setting, focusing on Lieutenant Dan Mannion, who is accused of leading an android rebellion that resulted in significant loss of life and property. The book primarily explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the implications of advanced technology on memory and justice. In this gripping narrative, Lieutenant Mannion finds himself on trial, confronting the stark possibility of mnemonic erasure—the complete wiping of his memories and identity—as punishment for crimes he seemingly committed but cannot remember. The plot unfolds through Mannion's struggle to navigate the allegations made against him by his commanding officer, Commander Dubrow, who is revealed to have manipulated events to frame Mannion for his own criminal intent. As Mannion fights to clear his name, he discovers that his lost memories hold the key to his innocence, leading to a tense confrontation and ultimately his exoneration. The novel raises profound questions about guilt, the reliability of authority, and the nature of self, making it an intriguing read for fans of speculative fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The Mannion Court-Martial
By Randall Garrett
"The Mannion Court-Martial" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story navigates the complexities of a c...
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2021-05-18
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Gordon Randall Phillip David Garrett was an American science fiction and fantasy author. He was a contributor to Astounding and other science fiction magazines of the 1950s and 1960s. He instructed Robert Silverberg in the techniques of selling large quantities of action-adventure science fiction, and collaborated with him on two novels about men from Earth disrupting a peaceful agrarian civilization on an alien planet.
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