The Women-Stealers of Thrayx

"The Women-Stealers of Thrayx" by Fox B. Holden is a science fiction story set in a time of intergalactic conflict between the Ihelos and Thrayx civilizations. It takes you on a journey with Lieutenant Lance Mason and his crew, who find themselves in the middle of a galactic war when the Ihelians ask for women from Earth to help their population grow. As they team up with an Ihelian warrior named Kriijorl, they learn the Thrayxites are not only seeking conquest but are also making women slaves to rebuild their population as a result of the battling. Mason, along with Sergeant Judith Kent, grapples with the difficult choices of war while facing the Thrayxite army, which leads to a discovery about war, survival, and the possibility of peace. The story dives into how strong, outdated ideas about cultural beliefs can cause conflict and the chance for everyone to come together through understanding and change.