First published 1953
In a transformed America reeling from war and revolution, government agent Joel Abner arrives from the Moon with top-secret microfilm. Disguised as a lecturer, he must evade shadowy forces desperate to steal his prize. As the pursuit intensifies, Abner's transformation masks a deeper mystery that will push his powers - and humanity's - to the limit.
Genres: science-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, thriller, action, alternate-history
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: America, Moon
Period: 20th-century
192 pages · Mass Market Paperback · New American Library