First published 1953
Orphaned and down on his luck, Max Jones dreams of escaping his dead-end life. When he hatches a risky plan to stow away on a spaceship, Max finds himself swept up in a web of intrigue, danger, and a chance at the adventure of a lifetime. As he navigates the treacherous politics of the space-faring elite, Max must use his wits to survive and take control of his own destiny among the stars.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, space-opera
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Space
Period: 20th-Century
252 pages · Paperback · Del Rey