Tinker's Dam

Tinker's Dam is a science fiction novel by Joseph Tinker, written in the early 1960s. The story follows Gyp Tinker, an FBI agent managing a crisis involving a captured telepath in Washington, D.C., while grappling with his own emerging telepathic abilities and family dynamics. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, power, and the moral implications of psychic abilities in a politically charged environment, highlighting the tension between personal and professional responsibilities. This work reflects the era's fascination with psychic phenomena and its impact on identity and authority.