First published 1955
When a group of students are dropped on a remote, untamed planet for a survival test, they expect a daring adventure. But when the rescue ship fails to arrive, they must band together and forge a new civilization. Battling savage beasts and their own fears, the students navigate uncharted territory, forging alliances and facing existential threats. As they fight for their lives, they discover that the greatest danger may come from within their own ranks.
Genres: science-fiction, survival, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
214 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ace Books