The Fear Principle is the first book about Dr. Jaguar Addams, an empath with a haunted past who "cures" criminals by uncovering the root of their fears. It takes place in a penal colony in the future, after an epidemic of serial murders called the Killing Times. In this book, Jaguar deals with a dangerous female assassin who has an unusual "gift" against empathy.
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Plot & Themes FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Inner Struggle Yes Plotlet: - change of heart Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 20 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's If magical mental powers: - can change shapes - telekinesis - mind reading - mind control Really unusual traits? Main Adversary Identity: - Female Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount How sensitive is this character? Intelligence - Very much smarter than other characters Setting Not Earth, in Solar System? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |