The novel is a science fiction story set on a planet where the native inhabitants are being exploited by an alien species. The protagonist, a human, joins a group of rebels to fight against the oppressors and free the planet from their control. Along the way, he discovers that the aliens' intentions are not what they seem, and that there is more at stake than just the fate of one planet.
By Lester Del Rey · First published 1953 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Dystopian · 17 chapters