Shannach—The Last

"Shannach—The Last" by Leigh Brackett is a science fiction story that plunges into a universe filled with danger, where survival means everything. The book follows Trevor, a miner stuck on Mercury, a harsh planet full of strange life and even stranger societies. He comes face-to-face with the Korins, an awful ruling class, and must make some serious choices as he works to survive. The story begins with him trapped underground, battling the heat and the darkness. He then finds a hidden valley full of life. Trevor finds himself in the middle of hunts led by hawk-like monsters and tries to understand the people enslaved by the Korins. The start of Trevor’s journey is packed with danger on this alien planet, diving into questions about what it means to be free and who you are as a person.