IN THE MIND OF A MAN WHO READS THOUGHTS A journey to the roots of the psyche, with dark and melancholic shades. David Selig was born with an incredible gift – the power to read the thoughts of others and discover the darkest truths hidden in the depths of the human soul. All his life he exploited this gift for his personal benefit. But when this power suddenly begins to wane, David faces for the first time the essence of human existence, reflecting on his life and his relationships with other people. First released in 1972, the novel <>Dying Inside</> was hailed as one of the top works of , the portrait of a superhuman who for the first time is called to discover the true essence of being merely human. "The masterpiece of an already top author in the field of science fiction." – Washington Post "It seems that Silverberg invested much of himself in the narrative, as it is introspective, bordering on autobiography." -Speculiction "Silverberg has written the perfect science fiction work for those who do not usually read science fiction." – The New York Times Book Review