Ordeal in Space

"Ordeal in Space" by Ralph Sloan is a science fiction tale set in a future where interplanetary travel is a reality. The story follows Lieutenant Mike Logan, driven by the need to bring his brother's killer, Edward Snyder, to justice. Logan captures Snyder with the intention of returning him to Earth for execution, but their journey takes a dramatic turn when their spacecraft faces catastrophic damage. Stranded together in the vastness of space, Logan and Snyder are forced to confront their deeply rooted animosity. As they collaborate to survive, Logan wrestles with inner turmoil, questioning the true meaning of justice and revenge. The novel examines the characters' psychological states, testing their moral compass and pushing them to their limits in the face of extreme adversity.