The Mortal Instruments

Instruments #1

by T. Ernesto Bethancourt (pseud.), Thomas E. Paisley

A teenager, recovering from a mysterious illness, discovers he has gained the ability to affect the future of the world

Genres: Science Fiction

157 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Pen name of Tom Paisley, a singer, guitarist, and composer.

Reviews

[Erik Graff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bethancourt's (aka Thomas E. Paisley) novel is near-future science fiction. He specializes in young adult fiction.

[Sarah Rigg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading my journals from 1985 and '86 is a trip into obscure YA novels from the late 70s and early 80s. I do remember liking this one a lot, and ended up trying to write my own story about an academy of teens with various psychic powers.