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The Cosmic Puppets

1957

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Returning to his hometown, Ted Barton discovers that its streets, inhabitants, and even his own history have changed. His search for an explanation draws him into a struggle between forces reshaping the world around him.

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Work history

  1. no later than May 1, 1957

    Composition: no later than May 1, 1957

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. May 1, 1957

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    May 1, 1957

  3. Oct 1957

    First published Oct 1957

    The Cosmic Puppets · Ace Books

  4. Expanded from A Glass of Darkness

    Shorter precursor text later expanded/reworked as The Cosmic Puppets.

    A Glass of Darkness

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  • Expanded fromA Glass of DarknessShorter precursor text later expanded/reworked as The Cosmic Puppets.