
In a scorching Venusian jungle, an Earthman and his massive Jovian companion have just slipped out of the infamous interplanetary prison known as The Hole. With infrared‑lit guards sweeping the swampy terrain and hostile Chameleon natives lurking nearby, the duo must rely on their contrasting strengths—human cunning and alien brute force—to navigate a landscape that feels alive with danger. Their ultimate prize lies in the legendary pearl‑beds, where a single giant pearl could buy a man’s freedom and erase a murder charge.
As they creep toward the glittering treasure, the alien’s keen senses and the Earthling’s sharp intellect are put to the test against relentless patrols, treacherous rivers, and the planet’s own savage wildlife. Every step is a gamble, and the thin line between partnership and rivalry begins to show. Listeners will be drawn into a tense, fast‑moving chase that blends classic sci‑fi adventure with a vivid, otherworldly setting.
Language
en
Duration
~29 minutes (28K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2021-01-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1917–2000
A mid-century science fiction writer who published under the names Bill Garson, Vaseleos Garson, and Basilios Geovanes, he turned out brisk, imaginative stories for magazine readers. His work ranges from 1940s pulp adventures to the later novel Brother Earth.
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