Published in 1945, 'Identity' by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel that delves into themes of identity, twin relationships, and treasure hunting. The story follows Cal Blair, a cryptologist, as he embarks on a quest for the legendary treasure of pirate Hellion Murdoch, which is believed to contain invaluable medical knowledge. Complications arise when Cal's identical twin, Benj, attempts to impersonate him to seize the treasure for himself, leading to a perilous journey that challenges Cal's understanding of identity and ethical implications of duplicating human life.
