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Mind Prison
A short story from Shamus award-winning author Dave Zeltserman.
Do you think you'll be able to guess the shocking ending of MIND PRISON?
In this mind-bending mix of science fiction and noir, a renowned scientist, Dr. Graham Winston, is developing an ingenious and, some might say, horrifying technology that will revolutionize prison. He's close to a breakthrough, except that he finds himself distracted by his beautiful mistress... and thoughts of murder.
"MIND PRISON is a dandy tale of hubris and horror that both Philip K. Dick and O. Henry would heartily endorse." Lee Goldberg, author of THE HEIST and THE WALK
"MIND PRISON is a mix of science fiction and noir as diverting as it is surprising." Max Allan Collins, author of ROAD TO PERDITION
"A taut, dark, searing science fiction story filled with noir atmospherics--greed, sexual betrayal, murder--that evokes the best of Philip K. Dick's grim near future." Ed Gorman, author of CAGE OF NIGHT and FLASHPOINT
"MIND PRISON features a novel and Orwellian solution to the problem of overcrowding in American prisons." Publishers Weekly
Do you think you'll be able to guess the shocking ending of MIND PRISON?
In this mind-bending mix of science fiction and noir, a renowned scientist, Dr. Graham Winston, is developing an ingenious and, some might say, horrifying technology that will revolutionize prison. He's close to a breakthrough, except that he finds himself distracted by his beautiful mistress... and thoughts of murder.
"MIND PRISON is a dandy tale of hubris and horror that both Philip K. Dick and O. Henry would heartily endorse." Lee Goldberg, author of THE HEIST and THE WALK
"MIND PRISON is a mix of science fiction and noir as diverting as it is surprising." Max Allan Collins, author of ROAD TO PERDITION
"A taut, dark, searing science fiction story filled with noir atmospherics--greed, sexual betrayal, murder--that evokes the best of Philip K. Dick's grim near future." Ed Gorman, author of CAGE OF NIGHT and FLASHPOINT
"MIND PRISON features a novel and Orwellian solution to the problem of overcrowding in American prisons." Publishers Weekly
16 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 3, 2013
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About the author
Dave Zeltserman
102 books172 followersAuthor of the crime noir novel SMALL CRIMES named by NPR as the best crime and mystery novel of 2008, and by the Washington Post as one of the best novels of 2008, and made into a major film (to be released in 2017) starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Molly Parker, Gary Cole, Robert Forster, and Jacki Weaver.
Shamus Award winner for JULIUS KATZ. Ellery Queen's Readers Choice Award winner for ARCHIE'S BEEN FRAMED and ARCHIE SOLVES THE CASE.
PARIAH named by the Washington Post as one of the best books of 2009. THE CARETAKER OF LORNE FIELD (2010) shortlisted by American Library Association for best horror novel of the year and named a horror gem by Library Journal. MONSTER selected by Booklist Magazine for their 2013 list of top 10 horror novels and WBUR for one of the best novels of the year.
OUTSOURCED (2011) and THE CARETAKER OF LORNE FIELD are also currently being developed for film.
Shamus Award winner for JULIUS KATZ. Ellery Queen's Readers Choice Award winner for ARCHIE'S BEEN FRAMED and ARCHIE SOLVES THE CASE.
PARIAH named by the Washington Post as one of the best books of 2009. THE CARETAKER OF LORNE FIELD (2010) shortlisted by American Library Association for best horror novel of the year and named a horror gem by Library Journal. MONSTER selected by Booklist Magazine for their 2013 list of top 10 horror novels and WBUR for one of the best novels of the year.
OUTSOURCED (2011) and THE CARETAKER OF LORNE FIELD are also currently being developed for film.
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April 10, 2019
A good mystery packed in few pages!!!
November 16, 2013
Graham Winston has a plan to revolutionize what it will mean to be a prisoner in Massachusetts. Because the Governor and a number of other key political people are on board with it, technology will be used to rehabilitate prisoners while also saving the state tens of thousands of dollars.
Whether the plan is ethical or morally right is another question. A question Dr. Graham Winston isn't at all prepared to answer. Especially since he is cheating on his wife with a beautiful Russian and looking for a way out of his marriage.
Mind Prison: A Short Story features two very different and complicated mystery story lines that gradually come together in an ending that packs plenty of twists and surprises. The fate of those involved is not clear until the final paragraph and even then is somewhat open to reader interpretation. It is another good read from author Dave Zeltserman and fits well in his growing canon of dark and twisted tales.
Mind Prison: A Short Story
Dave Zeltserman
http://www.hardluckstories.com
Top Suspense Books
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October 3, 2013
ASIN: B00FN8DUSI
E-Book (16 Pages estimated)
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Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
Whether the plan is ethical or morally right is another question. A question Dr. Graham Winston isn't at all prepared to answer. Especially since he is cheating on his wife with a beautiful Russian and looking for a way out of his marriage.
Mind Prison: A Short Story features two very different and complicated mystery story lines that gradually come together in an ending that packs plenty of twists and surprises. The fate of those involved is not clear until the final paragraph and even then is somewhat open to reader interpretation. It is another good read from author Dave Zeltserman and fits well in his growing canon of dark and twisted tales.
Mind Prison: A Short Story
Dave Zeltserman
http://www.hardluckstories.com
Top Suspense Books
http://www.topsuspensegroup.com
October 3, 2013
ASIN: B00FN8DUSI
E-Book (16 Pages estimated)
$0.99
Material supplied by the author in exchange for my objective review.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2013
January 19, 2025
Nice!
This story was quite enjoyable. The prose was well-written and engaging, capturing my attention from start to finish. The author's use of language and descriptive details brought the narrative to life, making it a pleasure to read. Overall, it was a delightful and immersive reading experience. Thanks!
This story was quite enjoyable. The prose was well-written and engaging, capturing my attention from start to finish. The author's use of language and descriptive details brought the narrative to life, making it a pleasure to read. Overall, it was a delightful and immersive reading experience. Thanks!
November 7, 2023
It was ok.
January 7, 2015
Great short story with a marvelous ingenius twist
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