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    Far-Sight
    Far-Sight
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    Far-Sight

    By Kevin L. O'Brien

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    Jeremiah Arkenton is a dedicated and consummate theoretical scientist, while his wife Kathleen is a technological genius in her own right. Together they have made many breakthroughs for the US government and military while pursuing their own pet projects. They more than anyone, even among their fellow scientists, understand the risk inherent in scientific research, especially when investigations push beyond the boundary of what is known into the unknown, to deliberately probe the limits of what is possible versus what is impossible.

    Jeremiah and Kathleen are asked by their good friend Laban Shrewsbury to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a scientist working at the Natural History Museum in Denver, Colorado, at the request of a former student who heads the research department. It turns out to be a classic "locked room" mystery, with the only clue being an enigmatic device that resembles a telescope. The researcher's notes describe it as a "tachyon television", which uses particles that travel faster than light to "see" objects farther away than is possible for any device that relies on normal electromagnetic waves, such as light or radio waves.

    To solve the mystery, the couple decide they must activate the device to see what happens. At the same time, they must try to avoid the same fate of the hapless museum scientist.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKevin L. O'Brien
    Release dateOct 6, 2013
    ISBN9781301052325
    Far-Sight
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    Kevin L. O'Brien

    Kevin L. O'Brien was born with a pen in his hand.Well, not quite, but he has been writing for as long as he can remember, at least since First Grade. Writing has always been his first, true love, but it hasn't always been his career. He worked for 15 years as a biomedical researcher, then for 3 years as a web designer. However, after 30 years of trying to be published in print with little success, he has decided to try his hand at self-publishing.He writes primarily speculative fiction -- fantasy, science fiction, horror, and their sub-genres -- but he also likes to try his hand at thrillers, suspense, mystery, and even westerns. However, his stories tend to have a fantasy element, no matter how subtle.Most of his stories involve the following three main characters:Medb hErenn (http://www.medbherenn.com/) -- One-time queen of Ireland, she is over 3500 years old. A warrior and a sorceress, she cannot be harmed by any weapon made by the hand of man.Eile and Sunny, Team Girl (http://www.teamgirlforever.com/) -- They are two adorable, vivacious, fun-loving young women whose motto is ONWARD TO ADVENTURE!!! Yet trouble follows them like a love-sick puppy wherever they go.Sir Differel Van Helsing (http://www.sir-differel.com/) -- The descendent of Abraham Van Helsing and King Arthur, she heads the Caerleon Order, the premier monster-hunting organization of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. She commands Dracula, the most powerful vampire extant, and the greatsword Caliburn, better known as Excalibur.He also writes a series of sword & sorcery stories set in an alternative universe known as the Lands of the Dreams of Men.Kevin lives in Denver with his family and 4 cats.For more information, see his website: http://www.kevinlobrien.com/

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      Far-Sight - Kevin L. O'Brien

      Far-Sight

      Kevin L. O'Brien

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      Text Copyright 2013 by Kevin L. O'Brien

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      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents, including those based on the real world, are either products of the imagination of Kevin L. O'Brien or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

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      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Far-Sight

      About the Author

      Other Books by Kevin L. O'Brien

      Connect with Kevin L. O'Brien

      Sample Excerpts

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      Preface

      When I was growing up, my role model for what a scientist was and how he worked was Dr. Benton Quest, the father of Jonny Quest. They starred together, along with Jonny's companion Hadji, the family bodyguard Race Bannon, and their pet bulldog Bandit, in a primetime television animation series that aired during the 1964/1965 season. Even at that time (I was only five years old) I understood that his was not an accurate portrayal of a real working scientist, but even so it excited me about what might be possible, and it inspired me to work to become a scientist.

      Prof. Jeremiah Arkenton was my version of Dr. Quest, except that he would have been dealing with the Cthulhu Mythos. I had planned a series of stories involving him and his wife Kathleen, but this one was rejected by every editor who read it, and by the time I gave up submitting it I had moved on to other characters. At this time, I doubt I will ever write another story using him.

      Laban Shrewsbury is used with the kind permission of April Derleth and Arkham House.

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      Laban Shrewsbury found Jeremiah and Kathleen Arkenton standing beside the fiberglass skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex in the lobby of the Natural History Museum. He always felt amazed that two such different people had ever found anything in common, much less fell in love, married, and produced a gifted son. Jeremiah was tall but well built, almost muscular, with hawkish features and a shock of unruly salt and pepper hair. Kathleen was short and petite but curvy, with long copper-red hair and classic Irish features, including green eyes and freckles. Physical appearances aside, the wife was spontaneous, outgoing, and mischievous, while the husband was introverted, coldly rational, and taciturn except when lecturing about some scientific or technological subject. Yet by all accounts their marriage was a happy one, and Kathleen had confided to him that she and Jeremiah had an active, even boisterous, sex life.

      Kathleen waved to him while Jeremiah stood at her side, studying the display in that intense, totally absorbed way he had. Shrewsbury waved back then approached, weaving his way through the crowd. As he came up to them, Kathleen grinned and welcomed him, then nudged her husband none too gently in the ribs. Jeremiah turned around and regarded Shrewsbury casually with his usual stony expression. Most people found that stare unnerving, especially with those hard, steel-blue eyes looking back at them like they were specimens he wanted to study. Shrewsbury understood that it was nothing personal; it was Jeremiah's normal reaction to anyone, close friend and stranger alike. Besides, he had grown used to it.

      Kathleen hugged Shrewsbury and he shook hands with Jeremiah, who managed a faint smile and a nod of the head. So, to what do we owe this pleasure? she asked, her sing-song voice buzzing with a faint Irish brogue.

      The director of the museum is a former student of mine. He has a puzzle he would like the two of you to investigate. It concerns the disappearance of one of his researchers.

      Jeremiah cocked an eyebrow. Solving puzzles is not our profession, he said evenly in his strong, robust baritone.

      Shrewsbury sported an enigmatic smile. This is one I believe you will appreciate.

      Kathleen gave her husband a look of reproach. We'll be happy to help in any way we can, Laban; lead the way.

      Shrewsbury took them through the crowd to a bank of elevators, one of which took them up to the offices. He then escorted them to a suite used by the museum director. The secretary in the outer office directed them into the

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