The Psychological Regulator

The Psychological Regulator by Arthur Cooke blends psychological science fiction with post-civilized adventure, political warning, and moral speculation. A mysterious power over the mind lies at the heart of a world where human will, social pressure, and emotional contagion can be weaponized with devastating effect. When Clark Stevens and his wife Markett emerge from hiding into a wild forest, they encounter the Hebers, a hardened clan of survivors led by Isral, whose disciplined, practical life has been forged by exile, scarcity, and resistance to conquest. In the city, Dr. Alfreed turns private resentment into mass hysteria, founding the militant "Rightmen" and using slogans, fear, and spectacle to fuel a dangerous uprising against Stevens. As the Hebers migrate toward the city and plague strikes their settlement, the struggle escalates into open warfare, only to be interrupted by strange machines and a hidden counterforce. The final victory comes not through annihilation but through "regulation," as extremists are restored to sanity. Stevens emerges with a new belief in balance, while his bond with Markett deepens. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.