The People of the Crater (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781434450340)

The People of the Crater is a thrilling science fiction novella by Andre Norton, weaving a tale of adventure and discovery in a mysterious and ancient world. The story follows Captain Garin Featherstone, a skilled pilot who crash-lands in a remote and enigmatic crater somewhere in the Arctic. As he explores this hidden realm, Garin encounters a civilization descended from an advanced race with incredible powers and technologies.

In the heart of the crater, Garin learns of a struggle between the benevolent People of the Light and the malevolent Dark Ones, who seek to dominate the ancient realm and its secrets. Armed with courage and a few modern tools, Garin must navigate this alien world and its dangers to assist the People of the Light in their fight for survival.

Andre Norton crafts a captivating story that combines elements of fantasy and science fiction, inviting readers to explore an exotic and perilous world filled with mystery and wonder.