by C.S. Lewis
First published 1975
This collection brings together Lewis's complete science fiction trilogy in one volume. The three novels follow Dr. Elwin Ransom as he encounters alien worlds and cosmic forces. In Out of the Silent Planet, Ransom finds himself kidnapped to Mars, where he discovers civilizations that challenge his understanding of good and evil. Perelandra takes him to Venus, where he witnesses the birth of a new world and faces temptation in an unfallen paradise. That Hideous Strength returns to Earth, where Ransom confronts a sinister organization that threatens humanity itself. Each book explores the battle between divine purpose and destructive power across different planets. Lewis weaves together adventure, theology, and speculative fiction as Ransom grows from reluctant traveler to cosmic defender. The trilogy examines what it means to be human in a universe where spiritual forces shape physical reality.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: epic, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cosmic-defender, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Mars, Venus, Earth
768 pages · Paperback · Scribner Paper Fiction