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Omega Factor

by Jack Gerson

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**The Omega Factor**: the end of scientific knowledge. And beyond. This is the remit of Department Seven, a secret government unit established to explore the paranormal. But can such supernatural powers ever be controlled? Journalist Tom Crane is having nightmares. Researching a series on the occult for his Sunday newspaper, he disturbs dark forces that change his life forever. Beset by inexplicable and terrifying events, Crane becomes entangled with Dr Anne Reynolds and the affairs of Department Seven. As occult powers range against him, he must unlock the potential of his own mind to survive. Together, Tom Crane and Department Seven must confront… **The Omega Factor** is both a novel and a cult television series. The British television series was produced by BBC Scotland in 1979. It was created by Jack Gerson (also the books author) and produced by George Gallaccio. Although highly controversial at the time, both the novel and the TV series influence on the science fiction and the paranormal genres can still be felt today. Jack Gerson’s novel is not a novelisation of the TV series but instead builds upon and expands the TV shows story arc. For those of you who enjoy this novel, i

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