Books like Night of Masks by Andre Norton
Nik Kolherne has spent a lifetime hiding his severely disfigured face behind a mask as he navigates a harsh society that respects appearance as everything. When a clandestine group offers him a chance to be transformed, earning a new face and a place in a powerful heir’s inner circle, Nik accepts despite uneasy doubts. The offer turns out to be a cover: the plan involves a kidnapping and a perilous survival test on an alien planet perpetually shrouded in darkness, teeming with dangerous predators. In this survival thriller, Nik is the heir’s last hope for surviving the night and uncovering the sinister motives behind his mission.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Andre Norton
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