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I, Executioner

By Ted White
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A state executioner assigned to public punishments confronts a condemned young woman and is driven into vivid flashbacks of a past intimacy, folding childhood scenes and youthful rebellion into the present duty. Set in a society of regulated sanity that uses brain scanners, proctors, and a ritualized Arena, the narrative alternates procedural detail with personal memory to probe the uneasy coexistence of civic order and private feeling, the executioner's complicity in punishment, and how desire and recollection persist under an intrusive social system.

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Ted White

Ted White is an American science fiction author known for his contributions to the genre during the 20th century. He gained recognition for his works that often blend elements of adventure and speculative fiction. Among his notable titles are "I, Executioner," which explores themes of justice and morality, and "Phoenix," a narrative that delves into the complexities of human experience. White's writing is characterized by imaginative storytelling and a keen insight into societal issues, making him a significant figure in the landscape of science fiction literature.

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