Earth Alert! by Kris Neville (1958)
The novel is a science fiction story set on Earth after an alien invasion. The aliens have taken over the planet and humans are forced to live underground in cities. The protagonist is a young man who becomes involved with a group of rebels fighting against the alien occupation.
By Kris Neville · First published 1958 · Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure · 12 chapters · 43,293 words
First lines
[Sidenote: What defense could she raise against mutant science -- telepathy, invisibility, teleportation -- especially since Earth was not aware of its danger! ]
When Julia (she pronounced the name without the "a" at the end) was twenty-four, she inherited $22,000 from an obscure uncle in California. After deducting taxes and administrative expenses, the California State Court ordered the money transferred to her bank account. It came to $20,247.50.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Kris Neville
- Date: 1958 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Adventure, Thriller, Political Fiction
- Length: 43,293 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 1,880 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot involves speculative elements related to environmental issues and futuristic scenarios.
- Dystopian — Themes of societal collapse and environmental degradation are central to the narrative.
- Adventure — The characters often embark on journeys that involve challenges and exploration.
- Thriller — The story includes suspenseful elements that create tension and urgency.
Tags
Science Fiction · Environmentalism · Ecological Disaster · Apocalyptic · Dystopian · Survival Story · Post-Apocalyptic · Speculative Fiction · Warning · Cautionary Tale · Future Shock · Techno-Thriller
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII