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Synopsis
Research biologist Jeffrey Dexter's experiments produce a creature capable of endless reproduction, yet lacking human reserve. Then he's murdered -- swept aside by the ruthless Multi-Man. Dexter's wife's claim, that the new Jeffrey Dexter is only a cellular duplicate of her husband, finds her incarcerated in an institution for the mentally unbalanced. Dexter No. 2 develops his plans: famous people are duplicated to nominate Dexter's Presidency in a new scientific era. Can Scotland Yard Detective Sergeant Hanbuy hold him back?
Is The Multi-Man appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A 1950s sci-fi thriller about cloning and identity featuring murder and a villainous duplicate replacing the original. Woman institutionalized when she recognizes the impostor. Moderate vintage violence and mind-bending premise.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, captivity, and gaslighting (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens who love classic sci-fi mysteries will enjoy this detective-versus-clone thriller about an unstoppable duplicate with sinister plans.