Space Brat

When the warlike aliens of Nahrla and Jeheera plan their next battle on Earth, they run into an unexpected obstacle: humans are too wary to be fooled by ordinary spies. Their strategist, Shura, offers a devilishly clever solution—send in a human baby, the one disguise Earth people will trust without hesitation. What follows is a sharp, satirical science-fiction tale that turns innocence into espionage and exposes the strange mix of suspicion and tenderness at the heart of human nature. As the alien council weighs the plan, the logic seems absurdly perfect: a helpless infant is welcomed into homes, adored, and rarely questioned. The story then shifts to Jane and Dan Bryan, a loving couple overjoyed to adopt the boy they have long hoped for, unaware of the hidden purpose behind his arrival. Darkly funny and full of irony, the tale blends cosmic invasion with domestic warmth, ending on a wickedly comic note about the power of the smallest, most innocent-seeming presence. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.