The Very Secret Agent

The Very Secret Agent is a mid-20th century science fiction novel by Mari Wolf that explores human-alien encounters through the lens of telepathy. The story follows Riuku, an alien tasked with infiltrating Earth to gather intelligence on a new weapon. As he connects telepathically with Alice Hendricks, a factory worker, he becomes entangled in her emotional struggles and romantic dilemmas, complicating his mission. This narrative highlights the challenges of understanding human emotions and the unforeseen consequences of attachment.