
A retired biology professor, once a war‑scarred soldier, lives a solitary life in a modest cottage, keeping detailed notes of his observations and musings. When the FBI asks for his journal, the request seems routine—until the files reveal a puzzling blend of scientific curiosity, personal isolation, and hints of something far beyond ordinary nature. The narrative opens with official correspondence, a meticulous portrait of a man whose quiet existence may conceal a deeper secret.
As the investigation unfolds, readers are drawn into a world where ordinary details—farmers, old friendships, and a stubborn spinal injury—intersect with unsettling questions about death, identity, and the unknown. The story balances careful documentary style with an undercurrent of suspense, inviting listeners to wonder what hidden truth lies within the pages of Dr. Bannerman’s journal and why the authorities are so keen to keep it confidential.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (76K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2016-03-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1909–1976
A thoughtful science-fiction writer with a gentle, human touch, he is best remembered for stories that mix speculative ideas with moral depth. His work often imagines futures shaped as much by kindness and culture as by technology.
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