The Conjurer of Venus

"The Conjurer of Venus" by Conan T. Troy is a science fiction story that throws scientist Johnny Johnson into the humid, enigmatic landscapes of Venus in the 1950s. Johnson's determined search for a missing colleague, Martin, quickly spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse amid the planet's mysterious Dreaming Rooms, where people share dreams and unveil hidden truths. A captivating Vee Vee enters the picture, further complicating Johnson's mission with veiled secrets related to Martin, and the situation reaches full-blown crisis when the native Venusians shift from peaceful to hostile. Forced into a desperate escape, Johnson discovers the potent influence of dreams, unlocking potential pathways to interstellar travel on his way to a confrontation with the elusive and powerful Dreamer Unger, showing the destiny of humans and Venusians are intertwined.