Assassin

"Assassin" by Bascom Jones, Jr. is a science fiction tale from the early 1960s that focuses on threats to humanity. A dangerous alien plan to wipe out the human race leads to a story filled with identity theft and destruction. The main character takes on different identities, such as General Spicer and Secretary Bartlett, to sneak into important places and carry out a plan to eliminate people. The story hits its peak when the system that controls humanity is destroyed, leading to the end of human life on Earth. With almost everyone gone, the book makes you think about what it means to be human and the risks of depending too much on machines.