Code Three

Code Three is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1960s by Rick Raphael. Set in a futuristic North America, it follows Patrol Sergeant Ben Martin, his partner Patrol Trooper Clay Ferguson, and Medical-Surgical Officer Kelly Lightfoot as they patrol the technologically advanced highways governed by the North American Thruway Patrol (NorCon). The narrative explores their camaraderie and challenges, including a serious accident, while highlighting the unique dynamics of their specialized patrol vehicle, Beulah.