First published 1955
Humanity's colonies on Mars and Venus struggle to break free from Earth's domination. As the independent republics unite, a new threat emerges: Earth's insatiable demand for their essential resources. With technology and lives at stake, a delicate balance of power hangs in the balance. Can the colonies find a way to forge their own destiny before Earth's grip tightens further?
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Mars, Venus, Earth
Period: 20th-century
155 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey