First published 1951
When a flying saucer lands in Iowa, government agents discover an invasion of slug-like aliens who can take control of human minds. As the aliens spread their influence, a team of top-secret operatives race to uncover the truth and stop the takeover before the entire country falls under alien control.
Genres: science-fiction, american-fiction, action, aliens
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Iowa
Period: 20th-century
352 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey