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Ronny Bronston was sworn to protect the United Planets' dream -- the climate of individual freedom on all of the 3,000 human-inhabited planets of the galaxy. As an operative of the secret section of the United Planets' Bureau of Investigation, Ronny was called upon for some most unusual missions. But the current crisis was unprecedented. Mans sovereignty in his galaxy was being faced with the ultimate domination of Baron Wyler and his possession of the matter converter of the Dawnmen. And that mysterious, mindless, technologically advanced race -- the Dawnmen... Where in Zen had they come from?
About the author
Dallas McCord "Mack" Reynolds was an American science fiction writer born on November 11, 1917, in Corcoran, California, and passing away on January 30, 1983, in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, at the age of 65. Throughout his career, Reynolds wrote under various pen names, including Dallas Ross, Mark Mallory, Clark Collins, Dallas Rose, Guy McCord, Maxine Reynolds, Bob Belmont, and Todd Harding. His work was primarily focused on speculative fiction, with notable short stories such as Status Quo, A Leader for Yesteryear, Black Sheep Astray, and The Adventure of the Extraterrestrial. Reynolds' writing often explored social and political themes, using science fiction to examine issues of governance, economics, and human behavior. His works were influential during the mid-20th century and contributed to shaping the genre, especially with regard to blending adventure with philosophical inquiries. He was the son of Verne L. Reynolds. Despite his varied output and pseudonymous work, Reynolds remains best known for his distinctive voice in science fiction, exploring the future of humanity, societal structures, and technological advancements.
