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THE PUPPET MASTERS by Robert A. Heinlein

THE PUPPET MASTERS

by Robert A. Heinlein

Pub Date: June 15th, 1951
ISBN: 1439132836
Publisher: Doubleday

The recurrent enigma of the flying saucer is finally solved when an aerial pieplate is caught with its exhaust down by the F.B.I. of 2007. Hero Sam penetrates the contaminated area, brings a "master" back- a gelatinous gray mass which attaches itself to a soldier's body and controls his thought processes. Sam and his girl spot further landings, plan a counter campaign and eventually are able to rid the solar system of its parasites. Exciting, even if it exacts a strong stomach.