The Life Watch

The Life Watch is a science fiction novel by Lester Del Rey, written in the early 1950s. It follows Dr. William Norden, who grapples with the psychological trauma of surviving an alien attack aimed at exterminating humanity. As one of the last surviving humans, Norden navigates the complexities of identity and vengeance while working to develop a defense against the alien threat. The story examines the interplay between human emotion and mechanical logic amidst a backdrop of war and survival.