"The Consulate" is an exciting science fiction novel by the famous writer William Tenn. In this book, readers are transported to a distant future where humanity studies neurophysiology and psychic abilities. The main character finds himself in a harsh world where power belongs to the consulate - a secret organized government that controls the minds and actions of the planet's inhabitants. Due to a series of incredible events and crimes, the hero is forced to feel the power of the consulate and become part of a dangerous game. The author successfully combines a scientific approach to the problem and elements of fiction, revealing the themes of free will, mind control, and the path to self-discovery. "Consulate" will leave the reader with many questions and make him think about the future of society and the possibility of influencing it.