The Eyes Have It by James McKimmey

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Author McKimmey, James, 1923-2011
Illustrator Orban, Paul, 1896-1974
Title The Eyes Have It
Note Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Eyes Have It" by James McKimmey, Jr. is a science fiction short story originally published in the early 1950s. Set on Mars, the narrative explores themes of identity, trust, and deception among a group of high-ranking officials who are tasked with ruling the newly colonized planet. The focal point of the story centers on the fear of a Martian imposter within their ranks, highlighting the tension between the colonizers and the native Martians. The plot unfolds in a tense dinner meeting led by Joseph Heidel, the President of the Superior Council on Mars, who suspects one of his five colleagues is a spy and a Martian in disguise. As the discussion intensifies, Heidel reveals a shocking method to expose the imposter: after adding a preserving solution to their wine that will illuminate the Martian's distinct glowing eyes in darkness, he plans to shoot out the candles one by one. However, the tables turn when Heidel discovers too late that all five of his companions are, in fact, Martians. The story concludes with an ironic twist as Heidel realizes his own peril, surrounded by those he sought to unmask. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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