"They Also Serve" by Donald E. Westlake is a science fiction short story that presents an alien viewpoint on the turbulent nature of humanity. Set on a moon base, the story follows Captain Ebor's arrival and his interactions with Commander Darquelnoy as they observe Earth's volatile civilization, with growing tension as Earth develops space travel. The story highlights the inherent risks of humanity's aptitude for self-destruction, exploring how humans unite against outside enemies but struggle with internal conflicts. The story captures the mood of nervousness about the consequences if humans discover they are being monitored, delving into broader ideas about warfare, existence, and the complicated aspects of intelligence throughout the cosmos.
They Also Serve
By Donald E. Westlake
From the vantage point of a lunar base, witness the mounting anxieties of alien observers as they contemplate the chaotic potential of a primitive Earth on the brink of space exploration.
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About the AuthorDonald Edwin Westlake was an American writer with more than one hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit. He specialized in crime fiction, especially comic capers, with an occasional foray into science fiction and other genres. Westlake created two professional criminal characters who each starred in a long-running series: the relentless, hardboiled Parker, and John Dortmunder, who featured in a more humorous series.
Donald Edwin Westlake was an American writer with more than one hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit. He specialized in crime fiction, especially comic capers, with an occasional foray into science fiction and other genres. Westlake created two professional criminal characters who each starred in a long-running series: the relentless, hardboiled Parker, and John Dortmunder, who featured in a more humorous series.
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