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Strange Prey

George C. Chesbro

First published August 1970
Type Short Fiction
Length Novelette

Renowned architect Victor Rafferty survives a car accident and subsequent operation to discover that he has mind-reading and telekinetic abilities. Once his secret is revealed, he is pursued by government officials wishing to use him as a super-spy and a weapon.

This novelette is the basis for Chesbro's first Mongo novel, Shadow of a Broken Man.

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
August 1970 Cover Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, August 1970 H.S.D. Publications MAGAZINE 116
October 1993 Cover Alfred Hitchcock's Tales of the Supernatural and the Fantastic Smithmark Publishers Anthology 185