 Cover of the first edition | |
| Author | Kenneth Bulmer |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Kelly Freas |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Ace Books |
Publication date | 1967 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 159 |
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