 First book edition | |
| Author | John Ulrich Giesy |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Jason Croft |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Avalon Books |
Publication date | 1966 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Mouthpiece of Zitu |
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The third and final novel in the Jason Croft series once more brings Jason into contact with Dr. George Murray on Earth. This time, Jason brings Dr. Murray along via astral projection to Palos. Naia is suffering complications with her pregnancy, and Jason enlists the good doctor to help. After the birth, the child and mother are kidnapped by the Zollarians, and Croft once again uses his knowledge of earth technology to overcome the challenges he faces.
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