The Men in the Walls
by William Tenn
Illustrated by Virgil Finlay
"The Men in the Walls" by William Tenn is a science fiction novel published in 1968. In a conquered Earth, humans live like vermin inside the walls of alien homes, stealing food and supplies from their technologically superior overlords. Young Eric must complete a dangerous rite of passage by venturing into monster territory. His journey forces him to question whether ancient human knowledge or alien science holds the key to humanity's survival and freedom.
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