The Star Watchers

The Star Watchers – Superior intelligences from elsewhere in space have been watching mankind’s development, especially since humans have developed extrasensory powers as a result of exposure to cosmic radiations in the settlement of the inner planets of the Solar System.

The Star Watchers (1951) Posted on every life-bearing planet are these selfless guardians—amiable, but ruthless in striking down any who threaten mans long agonizing climb to the stars! A 28 chapter novel of humanity divided between those with extra powers and those who are normal.

Humanity has settled the inner planets of the Solar System but the citizens of Venus and Mars are seeking independence from Earth. This may prove a problem as there others out in the universe that would destroy this fledgling spacefaring society before it could leave the Solar System.

Eric Frank Russell (1905-1978) was a British author who wrote science fiction and horror for the American pulp magazines.

The Star Watchers was first published in Startling Stories in the November, 1951 issue. It was the cover story.