One in Four

by Leonard Wibberley

A thought-provoking novel built around the premise that aliens are communicating with mankind. The big questions are who will speak with them? And to what end?

The book also explores the influence of multinational companies on national governments.

250 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1976

About the author

Also wrote under his full name Leonard Patrick O'Connor Wibberley and under
Patrick O'Connor as well as pseudonyms Christopher Webb and Leonard Holton

Reviews

[David Nadas · Rating 2 out of 5]

What started off so promising—reminiscent of My Dinner with Andre, with a reporter visiting a wealthy recluse—felt like old friends reuniting to discuss fascinating, out-there ideas. It had me hooked from page one.

However, as the pages turned, the initial excitement slowly faded, like walking through a persistent drizzle that never quite lets up. By the time I reached the end, I felt a bit worn down.

The writing is undeniably intelligent and well-crafted, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that the author's vision may have felt grander in his mind than it translated onto the page. At one point, I even found myself double-checking the book jacket to make sure it was the correct jacket for the book I was reading.