The Puppet Masters
by Robert A. Heinlein
The Puppet Masters by Robert A. Heinlein holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 24.6K reader ratings. First published in 1951. The book spans 416 pages.
About The Puppet Masters
First came the news that a flying saucer had landed in Iowa. Then came the announcement that the whole thing was a hoax. End of story. Case closed.Except that two agents of the most secret intelligence agency in the U.S. government were on the scene and disappeared without reporting back. Then four more follow up agents also disappeared. So the head of the agency and his two top agents went in and managed to get out with their discovery: an invasion is underway by slug-like aliens who can touch a human and completely control his or her mind. What the humans know, they know. What the slugs want, no matter what, the human will do. And most of Iowa is already under their control.Sam Cavanaugh was one of the agents who discovered the truth. Unfortunately, that was just before he was taken over by one of the aliens and began working for the invaders, with no will of his own. And he has just learned that a high official in the Treasury Department is now under control of the aliens. Since the Treasury Department includes the Secret Service, which safeguards the President of the United States, control of the entire nation is near at hand.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert A. Heinlein |
| Published | 1951 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Horror, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,641 |
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What genre is The Puppet Masters?
The Puppet Masters is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Puppet Masters worth reading?
Based on 24.6K reader ratings, The Puppet Masters has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Puppet Masters?
The Puppet Masters has 416 pages.
Who wrote The Puppet Masters?
The Puppet Masters was written by Robert A. Heinlein. It was first published in 1951.
What is the ISBN for The Puppet Masters?
The ISBN-13 for The Puppet Masters is 9781439133770.0.
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