The novel is set on a distant planet where humans have established a colony to mine the native mineral resources. The story follows a young man who becomes embroiled in a conflict between rival factions vying for control of the colony's government and economy. As tensions escalate, he must navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries to prevent a catastrophic war that could destroy the entire colony.
By Lester Del Rey · First published 1950 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Speculative Fiction