• Front cover view of Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett, Jr. centered on a neutral light gray background. Chipping along the top edge. Normal wear from age.
  • Back cover view of Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett, Jr. centered on a neutral light gray background. Creasing and chipping present.
  • Close-up spine view of Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett, Jr. centered on a neutral light gray background. Spine shows creasing. Pages lay flat.
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William R. Burkett, JR. | Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic, and Alien Invasion

Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett, Jr.

Sleeping Planet by William R. Burkett, Jr.

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A High-Stakes Sci-Fi Invasion Thriller of Chemical Warfare, Sleeping Earth, and Guerrilla Ghosts

When the alien Llralan Empire launches a surprise invasion against Earth, they deploy "Dust"—a narcoleptic biological chemical agent that places the entire ten-billion human population into an indefinite, coma-like sleep, enabling a bloodless planetary conquest.

However, ten immune individuals across Earth remain awake. Led by grandfatherly lawyer James Woods and a phantom guerilla soldier nicknamed "The Ghost," the immune survivors execute psychological warfare and sabotage against the alien occupying army, convincing the invaders that Earth is haunted by vengeful spirits.

Why You’ll Love This Book

William R. Burkett, Jr. crafts a fast-paced, highly inventive alien invasion thriller packed with tactical guerrilla warfare, psychological trickery, and planetary resistance. Essential reading for fans of Eric Frank Russell, Keith Laumer, and Robert A. Heinlein.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Paperback Library

Pages: 285

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1970

ISBN: 

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