The story of Jason Worthing, Swipe. Swipe was what people called one of the few telepaths known to mankind. The word was not used in praise. Seperated form his mother at 13 due to being smarter than his teacher, he learns to survive with the help of Abner Doon. Starship Pilot, Loop star and finally governer of a colony, Jason is loved by few and feared by many.
Lovelock is the perfect witness to record the actions of the genius that is his mistress. Who is going to consult him when it is decided that Carole Jeanne and her family is going to join a colony ship? Lovelock LOVES Carole Jeanne or is it just conditioning. This is an interesting book with an interesting concept. There are places in the book when Card's Mormon background seeps through into the story line but it is just enough to make the story interesting.
The Human Race has been almost destroyed in 2 attacks by the aliens. The government is hunting for military geniuses for training in warfare.. Ender Wiggin is one of the best