The War Against the Rull

About “The War Against the Rull”

A 1959 novel by A. E. van Vogt explores a future where humanity has conquered space and lives in peace with most alien races, except the Rull. The Rull are an alien and paranoid species from another galaxy. They appear as dark, large worms with many appendages, but they can change their appearance at will. This ability makes it difficult to recognize them, as even trusted individuals might be spies in disguise. The story centers on the mystery and danger posed by the Rull.