The Men in the Walls
by William Tenn
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Science fiction
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #51122. The Men in the Walls on Wikipedia.
