Delay in Transit

"Delay in Transit" by F. L. Wallace is a science fiction story set among the stars, where survival depends on who you are and who wants you gone. It tells the tale of Denton Cassal, a sales engineer stuck on the peculiar planet Godolph, where his simple travel delay turns into a life-or-death struggle. He soon is being hunted by a mysterious assassin who seeks his precious identification tab, the only thing guaranteeing his safe passage through the galaxy. Cassal slowly uncovers a web of deceit connected to the Travelers Aid Bureau, revealing that the organization meant to help stranded travelers might be playing a darker game. As Cassal fights to survive, he confronts dangerous enemies and must challenge the very nature of galactic travel, setting him on a path to discover his true self.