When a Terran outpost is destroyed by the menacing, insectoid Throgs, two human (and two wolverines) survivors must find a way to survive being hunted on a hostile planet. Only an unlikely alliance with the telepathic, saurian inhabitants—and the wisdom to distinguish between dreams and reality—will lead them out of darkness and towards a united future.
Andre Alice Norton (1912–2005) was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy. During a career that spanned over seventy years and three hundred speculative fiction titles, she earned the World Fantasy Award for lifetime achievement, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Grand Master Award, was twice nominated for Hugo Awards, and was the first woman inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Stacey Lind seeks out the sense of wonder in any story—be it a tale of adventure, a scientific exploration, or an examination of the human heart. Her theatre training leads her to focus heavily on character. Her storytelling is smart, empathetic, and frequently sports a wry sense of humor.