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In Poul Anderson’s space‑faring tale, trader Van Rijn boards a vessel that secretly holds a zoo, only to learn that a mysterious race has concealed themselves among the animals. Unable to control the ship’s navigation, Nicholas must decide which creatures can operate the controls. Meanwhile, Nicholas and a young biotechnician find themselves besieged by native inhabitants on an ammonia‑enveloped planet, forcing them to manipulate local factions into conflict before ultimately uniting them against a common threat. Throughout the narrative, Van Rijn adopts the sleuthing persona of Sherlock Holmes, listening to murky tales of interstellar double‑crosses and double‑backs that underline the novel’s complex intrigue.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Poul Anderson
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