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The secret galactics

by A. E. van Vogt

Following a brief temporal shift, two humans and a mechanical brain defend Earth in an undeclared war against genetically altered aliens who have disguised themselves as humans to infiltrate positions of power.

Accession 8599 ISBN 0722187351 Publisher Sphere
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Reality twisted. Earth shivered in a momentary absence of vibration. For a split second the solar system wasn't. And then was again. Less than a billionth of a second, but a time shift occurred for connected persons. As the shadow ship started to emerge from the time jump, men and aliens were locked in a secret, undeclared war to rule Earth. -- from cover

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