Title: Wild talent
First published: 1954
Description: This is a very well-written novel about a man who possesses the gift, or the curse, of fully-developed telepathy. The protagonist, Paul Breen, is able to read minds, and has other "wild talents" as well. The author develops a very plausible story around this scenario. This is an engrossing novel and a quick read. Too quick, really.

http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Talent-Wilson-Tucker/dp/B0007DXEXA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Tucker
Subjects: science fiction
Time periods: Book written 1954 but set in the Cold War period
LC classification: PZ3.T8 Wi, PS3539.U324 Wi