Tama of the Light Country

by Ray Cummings · 1965

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A startling novel of the conflict with Mercury — the smallest world of the solar system — which harbors a terrifying secret. Ten years have passed since independent astronaut Guy Palisse disappeared in his prototype rocket. Suddenly UFOs are sighted all over North America, and young women begin vanishing. People are found dead, apparently shot with a weird heat-ray weapon. Police shoot down one of the "invaders" only to find that their victim is a young girl with wings who gasps "warn you..." as she dies. Who is she, and what is the connection with Guy Palisse? Find out and discover the civilization of Mercury and its bizarre customs in this thrilling romantic adventure.

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adult
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short · 124 pages

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