Release date is 2021-08-31

Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

"Leave, Earthmen—Or Die!" by John Massie Davis is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around the themes of colonization and the complex interactions between human explorers and an alien civilization. It delves into the ethical implications of invasion and the psychological effects of communication across species, particularly through the use of familiar voices that resonate with the crew's personal lives. The plot follows three human explorers—Murph, Forsyth, and Jamison—as they arrive on an unwelcoming alien planet despite warnings against their landing. Each crew member becomes emotionally affected by mysterious voices that resemble loved ones from their pasts, which intensifies their individual motivations. The story escalates into violence as conflicts arise between the crew members, fueled by personal vendettas and desires, culminating in a chaotic confrontation against both internal rivalries and external threats posed by the alien civilization. Ultimately, the narrative highlights the consequences of disregarding warnings and the perils of imperialistic ambitions, as the crew faces dire repercussions for their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company, 1953