The Observers by G. L. Vandenburg
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About this eBook
| Author | Vandenburg, G. L. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Observers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Observers" by G. L. Vandenburg is a science fiction novel written during the late 1950s. The story revolves around a seemingly mundane laboratory job at the Army Weapons Development Center that quickly escalates into a high-stakes investigation involving espionage and extraterrestrial threats. The novel likely explores themes of identity, deception, and the impact of governmental secrecy on personal lives. The narrative follows Harry Payne, the Civilian Personnel Director at Fort Dickson, who is tasked with finding a replacement for a laboratory technician named George Fisher, who has committed suicide. However, as he interviews several candidates, all of whom wear toupees, he becomes suspicious and uncovers a conspiracy involving aliens known as the "Galactic Observers." As the story unfolds, Harry learns that these men are actually from another galaxy, aiming to gather intelligence on Earth’s military advancements. The tension climaxes when Harry is captured by the Observers and must navigate a dangerous web of deceit and intrigue, ultimately revealing the thin line between loyalty and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31123 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 46 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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