Of Men and Monsters (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Philip Klass
- First Published: 1963
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Science fiction—alien civilization
- Time of Work: Centuries after Monsters take over Earth
- Setting: In the walls of a Monster dwelling on Earth
- Genres: Long fiction, Science fiction
- Subjects: Folkloric or magical people, Other worlds, Theft, Earth, Torture, Monsters
- Locales: Earth, alternate versions of
The Plot
Eric the Only is a member of a tribe of humans living in the walls of the dwelling of one of the Monsters, creatures that have taken over Earth. To be initiated into manhood, he must accomplish a Theft. He is renamed Eric the Eye during a ceremony held prior to his departure.
While in Monster Territory, he acquires a Monster souvenir, a gob of red goo that is explosive when spat on. When he attempts to return to his uncle and the rest of his warrior band, he discovers that they have vanished. Eric finds his way back to the burrow of his people but is captured...
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