Beware, the Usurpers!: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Beware, the Usurpers! is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Krepps, Robert W. (1919–1980).
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"Beware, the Usurpers!" by Geoff St. Reynard is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The narrative follows Will Chester, who has been thrust into a chilling confrontation against alien beings disguised as human beings, termed as "usurpers." The story captures the tension between Chester and his group of allies as they attempt to combat these sinister beings that threaten the very fabric of humanity. The opening of the novel presents a suspense-filled atmosphere, introducing Chester as he arrives at the bleak and foreboding Exeter Castle, a relic of a bygone era. After encountering unsettling signs of death, he meets with a small group including a doctor, a one-armed veteran, and a girl named Marion, who are part of a secret effort to understand and confront these aliens. Through a harrowing and desperate experiment, Chester finds himself faced with the terrifying knowledge that certain people are not what they seem, prompting a mission to find and eradicate these usurpers. The beginning creates a gripping sense of dread and intrigue, setting the stage for Chester's journey into a dark world where realities blur, and humanity is at stake.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Beware, the Usurpers!
- Author credits: Krepps, Robert W. (1919–1980)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Fiction
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Vision -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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