Slan by A. E. van Vogt

Here's a synopsis of the first eight pages of A. E. van Vogt's novel Slan:

We learn that an ostracized race, known as Slans, lives in hiding from the police in a totalitarian society. Slans have telepathic powers, which allow them to detect enemies at a distance. Despite this skill, a Slan female cannot escape her pursuers when she is identified during a…