The Planet Savers
An expedition seeks a cure for the cyclical Trailmen's fever.
The Planet Savers, a science fantasy novel in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover series, was released as a book by Ace Books in 1962, bound back-to-back with The Sword of Aldones. The story originally appeared in the November 1958 issue of Amazing Stories. A German translation from 1960 included extra chapters not written by Bradley. The narrative is set at least 152 years after Rediscovery, beginning roughly two years after The Heritage of Hastur but before Sharra's Exile, as Lerrys Ridenow appears.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Marion Zimmer Bradley
- Cover artist
- Ed Emshwiller
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Series
- Darkover
- Genre
- Science fantasy
- Publisher
- Ace Books
- Released
- 1962
Facts from the source article.
Plot summary
Dr. Randall Forth convinces his colleague, Dr. Jay Allison, to be hypnotized, bringing out a second personality named Jason Allison. Jason is outgoing and a skilled mountaineer, unlike the detached, clinical Jay. Jason takes charge of an expedition into the Hellers to recruit Trailmen volunteers for a medical study. The group includes Rafe Scott, Regis Hastur, Kyla Raineach, a Renunciate guide, and others. During the journey, the two personalities keep switching. Jason develops romantic feelings for Kyla. Hostile Trailwomen attack the party, which causes the Jay personality to resurface. Upon reaching the Trailmen nest where Jay/Jason once lived, he is recognized. The Sky People's Old Ones question why he brought an armed group. Jay/Jason explains his goal to cure the 48-year-fever, and Regis Hastur adds his own plea for help. One hundred Trailmen agree to join. The group returns to the Terran Trade City. Months later, a serum is created. When Regis Hastur visits, the encounter triggers Jay/Jason to blend into a third, more balanced personality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who illustrated The Planet Savers?
The Planet Savers was illustrated by Ed Emshwiller.
How many pages is The Planet Savers?
The Planet Savers has 91 pages.
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