First published 1965
On the mysterious world of Darkover, two young natives are thrust into an interstellar conflict. Torenth, a powerful psionic, and Kennard, a technologically savvy outcast, must put aside their differences and harness the ancient matrix magic of Darkover to defend their homeworld from a ruthless Terran overlord. In a race against time, they'll need to combine Darkover's arcane powers with Terran innovations to stop an invasion that threatens to forever alter the delicate balance of their world.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Paperback · Ace