Ten From Infinity

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Gutenberg ID

20856

Title

Ten From Infinity

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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In a world invaded by ten identical androids from space, a Manhattan doctor discovers a patient with two hearts, sparking a race against time to uncover the aliens' deadly purpose before humanity faces total destruction.

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Ten From Infinity by Paul W. Fairman opens with a seemingly mundane traffic accident in New York City that triggers a cosmic signal indicating something is profoundly wrong. At Park Hill Hospital, weary intern Dr. Frank Corson treats a pedestrian named William Matson. During his examination, Corson discovers a shocking anomaly: the patient possesses two healthy, functioning hearts, one in the chest and one in the abdomen. This discovery reveals that Earth has been invaded by ten identical androids from outer space. The narrative follows the unfolding mystery as Corson and his girlfriend, Rhoda Kane, grapple with the implications of the invasion. Meanwhile, freelance photographer Les King investigates the accident, only to find his story stolen by government agents. The androids, led by a figure known as John Dennis, begin to infiltrate society, posing as ordinary citizens while searching for a way to control humanity. The story explores themes of identity, free will, and the cold logic of synthetic beings who feel no emotion. As the androids spread across the globe, the government struggles to respond. Brent Taber, a secret agent, is the only one aware of the full extent of the threat, but he faces bureaucratic obstruction and limited resources. The androids' mission is to replace or enslave humanity using advanced technology that makes them nearly invulnerable. The novel builds tension through the perspectives of various characters, including a doctor who becomes obsessed with the androids' origins and a scientist who helped create them, unaware of the consequences. The story culminates in a race against time as the androids prepare to launch their final phase of the invasion. Corson and Taber must find a way to communicate with the soulless creatures and avert the impending doom. The novel blends science fiction elements with suspenseful storytelling, creating a thrilling narrative that questions the nature of humanity and the fragility of our existence in the face of an alien threat. The text suggests that the androids are conditioned by their masters to serve as advance agents for an invasion, posing a terrifying ultimatum to mankind.

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Categories

• Science Fiction
• Extraterrestrial Beings