Books like The House that Stood Still by A. E. van Vogt
When Inspector Allison Stephens encounters the seemingly inert, centuries‑old house that stands still, he discovers its hidden connection to a looming celestial catastrophe. Deep in the house he finds an alien spaceship and learns that the immortal beings residing within are capable of averting the disaster. While most of these immortals plan to flee to another planet, one of them—the enigmatic Mistra Lannett—offers to help Stephens. Together they face the most formidable alien threat the world has ever known and race against time to prevent the destruction of Earth.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: A. E. van Vogt
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