The Man the Martians Made
The Man the Martians Made is a science fiction novel by Frank Belknap Long, first published in 1953. The novel follows the story of a scientist, Dr. John Carter, who is sent to Mars to investigate a mysterious signal. Upon arriving, he discovers a race of intelligent Martians who have been living in secret for centuries. The Martians have developed a form of telepathy and are able to communicate with each other without speaking. Dr. Carter soon discovers that the Martians have been manipulating Earth's history for centuries, and are now planning to take over the planet. He must find a way to stop them before it is too late. The novel is a classic example of 1950s science fiction, and is considered to be one of Long's best works. It is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of alien invasion, mind control, and the power of technology.
By Frank Belknap Long · First published 1954 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror · 4 chapters · 8,961 words
First lines
No mortal had ever seen the Martians, but they had heard their whisperings -- without knowing the terrible secret they kept hidden.
There was death in the camp.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Frank Belknap Long
- Date: 1954 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
- Length: 8,961 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 209 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The title of the book implies a story about a man created by Martians, which is a common theme in science fiction.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a story about a man created by Martians, which is a common theme in fantasy.
- Horror — Frank Belknap Long is known for writing horror stories, so this book may contain elements of horror.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a story with an element of mystery, as the reader may be curious to learn why the Martians created the man.
Tags
Fiction · Mars (Planet) · Science Fiction · Short stories · around · big · bill · could · eyes · face · guy · harry
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV