First published 1948
Aspiring Space Cadet Ted Penton aces the grueling exams to join the Interplanetary Patrol. Plunged into the elite training program, he must master cutting-edge technology and confront his own fears. When a routine mission goes awry on the hostile planet Venus, Ted's mettle is truly tested as he fights to save his crew from a deadly threat. In this timeless sci-fi adventure, one young man discovers the true meaning of honor, duty, and sacrifice.
Genres: science-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Venus
Period: 20th-century
221 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Del Rey