Reign of the Telepuppets

Reign of the Telepuppets is a science fiction novel by Daniel F. Galouye, written in the early 1960s. The story follows a team from the Bureau of Interstellar Exploration as they undertake a mission involving robotic entities known as telepuppets on a distant planet. Key characters, including Director Gabe Randall and the telepuppet Bigboss, navigate the complexities of human and machine intelligence, exploring themes of control and rebellion. The narrative juxtaposes human vulnerability with machine ambition, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter between species.