Rescue Mission

Rick Mason, a Solar System intelligence agent, is descending toward the hostile planet Mordarga when a desperate telepathic plea from his partner, Klon Darra, turns a routine reconnaissance mission into a race against time. Klon has been seized by the Mordargans and faces torture in the main palace, forcing Mason to abandon caution and mount an immediate rescue in a world where mental contact may be his only lifeline. Landing in a hidden valley, Mason begins the treacherous journey to Mordarga City while keeping his mind open for Klon's signals. Through their telepathic exchange, he learns that Klon is being held under suspicion and that a telepathic interrogator may soon uncover their true purpose on the planet. The Mordargans are physically powerful, mentally exacting, and politically volatile, making every move on this alien world a gamble. As Mason pushes deeper into the city, a chance encounter with two drunken Mordargans erupts into violence, and their superior strength nearly chokes him unconscious before they let him go. Vulnerable, outnumbered, and running out of time, Mason must survive the city's dangers long enough to save his partner. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.