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2023-11-21
Public domain in the USA.
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Silverberg, Robert
1935
Knox, Calvin M.
Martin, Webber
Mitchell, Clyde
Jarvis, E. K.
Burke, Ralph
Emshwiller, Ed
1925
1990
Emsh
Emsh, Ed
Alexander, Ed
Emshwiller, Edmund A.
Willer
EMSH
The silent invaders
$aNew York, NY :$bRoyal Publications, Inc., $c1958.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silent_Invaders
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"The Silent Invaders" by Calvin M. Knox is a science fiction novel written in the late 1950s. The story revolves around themes of identity, espionage, and the complex relationships between different alien species. It delves into the life of the protagonist, who is an alien disguised as a human, tasked with infiltrating Earth for the Darruui people and the intricacies that arise from his mission. The plot follows Abner Harris, who is actually a Darruui named Aar Khiilom, as he embarks on an undercover operation on Earth. Disguised as a Terran, he must navigate the complexities of human life while maintaining his cover. Throughout his journey, he encounters various factions, including Medlin agents, and grapples with his conflicting emotions about his mission and his growing attachment to a human woman, Beth. As plots intertwine, he is faced with the moral dilemmas of loyalty, betrayal, and the notion of what it means to belong. Ultimately, he must choose between his origins and the future, leading to a pivotal moment that defines his allegiance and identity in a galaxy teeming with intrigue and impending conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20230916080317knox
1958
US
Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Science fiction
Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction
Disguise -- Fiction
Spy stories
Earth (Planet) -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Novels
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