by Isaac Asimov
First published 1956
Sent to the airless world of Mercury, Lucky Starr must uncover who or what is sabotaging a top-secret mission to harness the sun's dazzling power. Ghostly apparitions and murderous alien entities threaten the innocent, and Starr must confront the deadliest adversary of his career to stop the sabotage. With lives on the line, Starr's razor-sharp wits may be the only thing standing between success and catastrophe.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, mystery-thriller
Setting: Mercury (Planet)
Period: 70th Century
143 pages · Paperback · Signet Science Fiction