Contamination Crew

"Contamination Crew" by Alan Edward Nourse is a science fiction adventure set in the far-flung future aboard a galactic medical survey vessel. Red Doctor Samuel Jenkins and his crew find themselves in a desperate battle for survival after unwittingly bringing a gelatinous, insatiable alien creature, the hlorg, onto their ship. This seemingly indestructible being begins to consume the ship's resources, creating chaos and forcing the crew to confront both the mysteries of alien life and the tough choices they must make to protect themselves. The novel blends the thrill of space exploration with thought-provoking questions about the ethics of encountering the unknown and the unpredictable nature of life beyond Earth, all while keeping readers on the edge of their seats with suspense.