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Diskan Fentress has felt out of place his entire life, judging himself as clumsy, slow, and defective. After stealing a spaceship, he crashes on an unknown planet he believes to be alien. There, he encounters a species of telepathic beings for whom he can serve as a key to unlock their hearts' desires—and, in doing so, discover his own potential.
To realize this promise, Diskan must battle the planet's unforgiving environment, predatory wildlife, and ruthless space pirates intent on stealing his new-found powers.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Andre Norton
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