The Snowbank Orbit

"The Snowbank Orbit" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction story where humanity is caught in an interstellar war against a mysterious enemy near Uranus. The crew of the "Prospero," led by Grunfeld, fight for survival, using risky tactics while being chased by enemy ships. As they get closer to Uranus, the crew has to deal with the planet's harsh atmosphere and the shocking truth that their enemies might be living beings that are part of space itself. The story is full of suspense and deep thinking; it questions what it means to be alive and explores the nature of fear and the will to survive as the crew faces their destiny. The story builds to a suspenseful ending that will keep you thinking about life beyond Earth.